Workday Payroll Lead / Consultant US Benefits 100% Remote

Workday Payroll Lead / Consultant US Benefits 100% Remote • Workday Payroll Certification (Active) • Workday Time & Absence Certification (Preferred) • Workday Launch Experience Mandatory • For Canadian role: Canadian Payroll Certification (Active) Overview We are seeking Workday-certified Time & Absence professionals with Launch experience to join the team supporting . The role will primarily focus on US Payroll, including liaison with benefits and integration teams to ensure payroll-impacting integrations are properly designed and executed. A similar opening is also available for candidates experienced with Canadian Payroll, requiring active Canadian payroll certification. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support Workday US Payroll configuration, testing, and implementation. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on US benefits and payroll-impacting integrations. • Configure payroll components including pay groups, run categories, costing, GL, period schedules, and tax requirements. • Support payroll processing activities including retro, off-cycle, involuntary withholding, and audit reporting. • Drive setup and validation of payroll data conversion elements. • Provide expertise on Time & Absence where required, especially in relation to payroll. • Participate in Launch methodology planning and execution. Required Skills & Experience • Workday Payroll Certified (Active) • Workday Launch Experience Mandatory • Experience with Time & Absence (Workday Certified preferred). • Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration in areas such as: • Payment elections, rules, banking setup • Payslip/check layouts • Costing and GL setup • Pay components, accumulations, balances • Involuntary withholding orders • Audit and Payroll Command Center • Tax configuration (federal, state, local), ACA, W-2 • Period schedules & FLSA rules • Prior experience working on Kainos-led implementations is a strong plus. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job