Interim Payroll Manager & Implementation Consultant

Interim Payroll Manager & Implementation Consultant Great long-term consulting opportunity with an incredible organization!If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.LocationChicago, ILWorkSettingHybridStartASAPDuration~8 to 9 MonthsIndustryNonprofit / Higher EducationOverviewTruity Partners is partnering with a nonprofit organization to identify an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to support its payroll team through a Workday implementation. This is a hands-on role for someone who can provide day-to-day oversight of the payroll function while also playing an active role in implementation activities, testing, and process improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide hands-on leadership and oversight of the payroll teamSupport day-to-day payroll operations for approximately 4,000 employeesPartner with Finance, HR, IT, and Workday consultants throughout the implementationParticipate heavily in payroll testing, system validation, and implementation readinessTroubleshoot payroll issues and help strengthen processes and controlsProvide onsite leadership and support to the team throughout the transitionIdeal BackgroundPrevious Payroll Manager or higher payroll leadership experienceMust be proficient with Workday (2+ years of recent experience) Workday xhyhwjd implementation experience strongly preferred - open to candidates with other major implementation experience, including testing and UATExperience supporting a large, complex payroll environmentStrong team leadership and cross-functional communication skillsHigher education or nonprofit experience is a plus, but not requiredMust be local to the Chicago area and comfortable with a hybrid scheduleCompensation$60 - $70/hr. (based on experience and overall fit) Truity Partners