Description: Workday US Payroll Functional Consultant

Job Title: Workday US Payroll Functional Consultant

Job Location:

- Noida

- Gurugram

- Mumbai

- Pune

Work Mode: Hybrid

Experience Required:

4 - 15 Years

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Workday US Payroll Functional Consultant with strong expertise in end-to-end payroll implementations, payroll configuration, testing, and post-production support.

The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in Workday US Payroll modules, payroll parallel testing, payroll data conversion, and stakeholder management.

The candidate will be responsible for leading payroll workstreams, conducting discovery/design workshops, configuring payroll solutions, supporting testing cycles, and ensuring successful payroll delivery for enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Participate in End-to-End Workday US Payroll implementations and support engagements.

- Conduct payroll discovery sessions, design workshops, DA reviews, and requirement gathering sessions with clients.

- Configure payroll components including:

Earnings

Deductions

Pay Accumulations

Payroll Calculation Groups (PCGs)

Payment Election Rules

Banking Setup

Account Posting Rules

Payroll Taxes

- Perform payroll unit testing, simulation testing, E2E testing, and payroll parallel testing.

- Manage payroll data conversion and payroll history loads using EIBs/iLoads.

- Support payroll processing activities including off-cycle payrolls and payroll reconciliation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, and Integrations teams.

- Handle Workday release management and payroll upgrade activities.

- Troubleshoot payroll production issues and provide timely resolution for support tickets.

- Prepare functional documentation, test scripts, design documents, and knowledge transfer materials.

- Coordinate with client stakeholders and offshore/onshore teams for project delivery.

- Provide user training and payroll process walkthroughs to client teams.

Required Skills:

- 4 - 15 years of overall IT experience.

- Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in Workday US Payroll.

- Strong expertise in:

Earnings

Deductions

Pay Accumulations

Payroll Calculation Groups (PCGs)

Payment Election Rules

Banking Setup

Account Posting Rules

Payroll Taxes

- Experience with:

EIBs

Payroll History Loads

Workday Business Processes

Security Configuration

Payroll Accounting

- Hands-on experience in large-scale payroll implementations.

- Experience in handling payroll for multi-state or large employee populations is preferred.

- Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work independently in hybrid working environments.

Preferred Skills:

- Workday US Payroll Certification.

- Experience in Workday HCM modules:

Core HCM

Compensation

Absence

Recruiting

- Exposure to payroll tools like PROVE.

- Experience in Workday support and enhancement projects.

- Knowledge of payroll integrations and reporting.

Educational Qualification:

Bachelors Degree / Masters Degree in Computer Applications, IT, HR, Finance, or related field.

Notice Period:

Immediate to 60 Days Preferred