Workday Configuration Consultant (Payroll & HCM)

Job Description

Job Description

Workday HCM Consultant (Payroll, Benefits & Compensation)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced  Workday Configuration Consultant with strong expertise in  Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation to support the design, configuration, optimization, and ongoing administration of our Workday Human Capital Management platform. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert across these modules while partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to drive efficient, compliant, and scalable Workday solutions.

This position will be a key role in a transition from SAP to Workday HCM. The project has recently moved from configuration to testing. 

This is a hybrid/remote position with occasional onsite support needed in Rochester, NY.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Configuration & Module Expertise

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday  HCM , with a strong focus on: 
• • Workday Payroll - pay components, gross-to-net calculations, payroll processing, retro pay, payroll results analysis.
  • Benefits - open enrollment setup, plans & packages, eligibility rules, COBRA, ACA, life events, compliance.
  • Compensation - compensation plans (salary, bonus, merit), compensation cycles, grades, ranges, eligibility, advanced compensation events.
• Maintain business processes, condition rules, notifications, and security roles across HCM and related modules.
• Troubleshoot functional and configuration issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

Implementation, Enhancements & Releases

• Lead or support module implementations, new feature rollouts, and semi-annual Workday releases.
• Conduct unit testing, regression testing, payroll parallel testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Recommend system improvements based on Workday best practices and emerging features.

Data, Reporting & Analytics

• Run, audit, and validate  payroll results , benefits enrollment data, and compensation cycle data.
• Develop and maintain Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) for Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation.
• Support mass uploads and data loads via  EIBs , ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Work closely with HR, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, and IT to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Provide system guidance for annual processes such as: 
• • Merit cycles
  • Open Enrollment
  • Year-end payroll activities
• Deliver training, documentation, and support to HR and Payroll teams.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations, benefits regulations (ACA, HIPAA), and compensation governance.
• Assist with audits, SOX controls, data privacy, and regulatory reporting.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience.
• Proven, practical experience with  Workday Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation modules.
• Strong understanding of HR, compensation strategy, health & welfare benefits, payroll operations, and compliance.
• Experience supporting payroll processing, year-end activities, and benefit enrollment cycles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and diagnose system issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications in: 
• • Workday HCM
  • Workday Payroll
  • Workday Benefits
  • Workday Compensation
• Experience with: 
• • EIBs, PECI, or related integration tools
  • Complex organizations or multi-state payroll
  • Open Enrollment and Merit/Bonus cycles
• Prior involvement in full Workday implementation cycles.

About You

• You have deep knowledge of Workday's HCM ecosystem.
• You enjoy solving challenges and improving HR, Payroll, and Benefits processes.
• You stay up to date with Workday releases and new HCM features.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

NO C2C

About A+
Since being founded in 2002, A+ Consulting has grown at a rapid pace. We provide contract , contract to hire and direct hire solutions for IT, Technical Fields, Administrative and Finance Professionals.
Whether you’re a candidate looking for your dream job, or a hiring authority looking for your next top performing employee, contact the experts at A+ Consulting!
A+ Consulting holds certifications as a Small Business and Minority Business Enterprise.

Company Description

About A+\r\nSince being founded in 2002, A+ Consulting has grown at a rapid pace. We provide contract , contract to hire and direct hire solutions for IT, Technical Fields, Administrative and Finance Professionals.\r\nWhether you’re a candidate looking for your dream job, or a hiring authority looking for your next top performing employee, contact the experts at A+ Consulting!\r\nA+ Consulting holds certifications as a Small Business and Minority Business Enterprise.