Business Execution Consultant

Workday Payroll Consultant

We are not accepting C2C or 1099 arrangements.


Location: Minneapolis, MN (Approved locations: Minneapolis, MN and Chandler, AZ)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant to join our Payroll Product Team. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Product, Technology, and Executive Leadership to support and enhance Workday Payroll solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong Workday Payroll expertise with excellent communication skills and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment.

This position offers the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity based on business needs and performance.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for Workday Payroll initiatives.
• Configure and support Workday Payroll solutions to meet business and operational needs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Technology teams, and business stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Create and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, and related documentation in Jira.
• Support Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, testing, and release activities.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with Workday, including requirements gathering, system configuration, and testing.
• 5+ years of experience supporting the Workday Payroll module.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Experience creating and managing user stories and requirements in Jira.
• Strong testing and quality assurance experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Payroll Certification.
• Experience partnering with executive-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What You'll Bring

• Deep expertise in Workday Payroll processes and functionality.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• A customer-focused mindset with attention to detail and quality.
• The ability to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.

Location Requirement: Candidates must be located in or willing to work from one of the approved locations: Minneapolis, MN or Chandler, AZ .