Functional Consultant - Workday US Payroll

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