Senior Consultant - Workday Payroll

Makse Group is where innovation meets impact.
We’re not just consultants; we’re problem-solvers and trailblazers, empowering clients with Workday solutions that transform their businesses.
Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take on challenges together, support each other’s growth, and celebrate every milestone.

Looking to advance your career, work with cutting-edge solutions, and join a team that values your potential? Welcome to Makse Group.

The expected pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD annually, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

With 2+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, specializing in Workday Payroll, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality implementations, optimizations, and support for our clients. This position requires solid functional expertise in Workday Payroll, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate can translate complex payroll and compliance requirements into scalable, best-practice Workday configurations. You will participate in full-cycle project delivery, from discovery and design through configuration, testing, and deployment, ensuring solutions meet operational and regulatory needs.

Your hands-on expertise will help clients achieve accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations while maximizing the value of their Workday investment.

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement Workday Payroll solutions, ensuring compliance with tax, labor, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, analyze needs, and design payroll processes that align with best practices.

• Support payroll-related integrations, including connections with time tracking, benefits, and accounting systems.

• Execute configuration for core payroll elements such as earnings, deductions, taxes, retroactivity, and off-cycle processing.

• Conduct and support payroll testing, including unit, parallel, and end-to-end testing.

• Troubleshoot payroll issues and provide guidance on resolution.

• Collaborate with other functional areas to ensure seamless end-to-end payroll operations.

• Assist with documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to client teams.

• Stay informed on Workday Payroll releases and new functionality to enhance client solutions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, with a strong focus on Payroll.

• Demonstrated experience in configuring, testing, and deploying Workday Payroll solutions.

• Workday Payroll Certification Preferred

• Knowledge of payroll compliance, tax processing, garnishments, retroactivity, and off-cycle payroll processing.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in payroll configuration and testing.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on project teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

Originally posted on Himalayas