Workday Payroll (Continuous Value Services) Principal Consultant in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Workday Payroll (Continuous Value Services) Principal Consultant based in the United States.

This role is centered on delivering expert-level post-production support for Workday Payroll in a dynamic, client-facing environment where problem-solving and precision are critical. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate complex payroll challenges while ensuring system stability and ongoing optimization. The position requires strong functional expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to balance multiple priorities across different clients and engagements. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure seamless configuration, testing, and production support. With a strong focus on client satisfaction, you will also help define best practices, mitigate risks, and improve payroll processes across the Workday ecosystem. This is a high-impact consulting role where your expertise directly contributes to operational excellence and long-term customer success.

In this role, you will provide expert guidance and hands-on support across Workday Payroll post-production environments while ensuring service quality, stability, and continuous improvement.

• Identify risks, strategies, and solution options while recommending best-fit approaches for client payroll requirements
• Collaborate with functional teams and external vendors to configure, test, and validate solutions without impacting production environments
• Manage multiple priorities and client engagements while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders and engagement managers
• Serve as a functional expert in Workday Payroll, with deep understanding of integrations across HCM, Finance, Time Tracking, Absence, and related modules
• Act as a mentor and advisor to junior consultants and analysts, including supporting shadow assignments and knowledge sharing
• Drive decision-making and recommend payroll best practices to improve system performance and client outcomes
• Execute day-to-day support activities including process design, ticket resolution, and post-production enhancements
• Contribute to internal initiatives, utilization goals, and continuous improvement efforts within the payroll practice
• Support business development activities such as proposals and solution scoping when required
• Participate in ongoing training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to stay current on Workday updates and enhancements

This role requires strong Workday Payroll expertise combined with consulting experience, client management skills, and the ability to operate in fast-paced, multi-client environments.

• 2+ years of Workday experience in implementation or post-production support environments
• Strong subject matter expertise in Workday Payroll functionality
• Experience in requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Current Workday Payroll certification highly preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPP) certification preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze issues and implement effective solutions
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and competing priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Strong customer service orientation with a focus on client satisfaction and outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Willingness to travel on-site if required (minimal travel expected)

• Competitive annual salary range: $109,459 – $144,424
• Eligibility for discretionary annual performance-based incentive program
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) eligibility
• Access to ongoing Workday training and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, growth-oriented consulting environment