Workday Payroll Manager

Job Responsibilities Lead end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, including U.S. Payroll with Time Tracking, Scheduling, or Absence. Own the full project lifecycle from discovery through deployment, architecting solutions and proactively identifying delivery risks to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes. Serve as a workstream and project lead, guiding cross‑functional delivery teams through configuration, testing, and deployment. Manage timelines, dependencies, and resources to maintain delivery excellence across multiple concurrent engagements. Bring rigor to requirements definition and project scoping; proactively manage scope, mitigate risk, and uphold project boundaries to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery without compromising client relationships. Build trusted client partnerships by translating complex Workday functionality into clear business outcomes, facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, and providing strategic guidance. Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level consultants through hands‑on coaching, delivery reviews, and knowledge sharing. Support pre‑sales efforts by contributing to project scoping, proposals, and client presentations. Provide ongoing support to Managed Services clients post go‑live, including system optimization, audits, and enhancements. Requirements Active certification in Workday Payroll and either Workday Time Tracking or Absence. Minimum 5 years architecting and delivering Workday implementations with a proven record of on‑time, on‑scope delivery. Deep understanding of Workday deployment methodologies, including Launch, Launch Express, or partner‑adjacent approaches. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising delivery quality. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage executive stakeholders while effectively coaching delivery teams. Proven leadership capability and genuine investment in developing other consultants. Comfort operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments where structure and clarity must be created. Preferred Qualifications Experience in Managed Services, Advisory, or client‑side roles, in addition to implementation delivery. Prior involvement in consulting pre‑sales, including scoping, RFP responses, and solution presentations. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification. Compensation Colorado residents: $136,100 – $185,600. Washington, Illinois, New York, Southern California residents: $149,800 – $204,100. Northern California residents: $156,600 – $213,300. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Benefits Medical, dental, vision. Generous PTO plan and paid sick time. Flexible work arrangements. 401(k) with profit sharing. Wellness program. Generous parental leave. 11 paid holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Armanino provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Armanino Advisory LLC