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The Workday Payroll Lead supports payroll and financial operations, leading payroll configuration and accounting processes within Workday. The role includes managing Phase 2 implementation and parallel testing for Financials and Payroll, coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on system upgrades and process improvements. A Workday Financials certification is required, and the posting seeks at least three Workday Payroll implementations. The role is remote and offered as a W-2 contract.
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Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Workday Payroll Lead to join their dynamic team. As a Workday Payroll Lead, you will be an integral part of the payroll and financial operations supporting various teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to integrity, which will align successfully within the organization.
Job Title: Workday Payroll Lead
Location: Remote
Duration: 10+ months with highly possible extension / conversion
W-2 Contract | No Sponsorship: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What's the Job?
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Lead payroll configuration and oversee payroll accounting processes within Workday
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Manage Phase 2 implementation, including FIN and Payroll parallel testing
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Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless payroll operations
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Ensure compliance with relevant financial and payroll regulations
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Provide expert guidance and support during system upgrades and process improvements
What's Needed?
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
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Workday Financials certification required
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Minimum of 3 implementations experience in Workday Payroll
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly
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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.
Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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