Workday Payroll

Job Title: Workday Functional Consultant – PayrollExperience: 5+ yearsWork Location: Bangalore / Hyderabad / Pune / RemoteNotice Period: Immediate to 30 DaysJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Workday Functional Consultant with deep expertise in Payroll to join our HR Technology team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuring, supporting, and optimizing the Workday Payroll module while ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
This role requires strong functional knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and IT teams.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday Payroll functionality and business processes.Configure and maintain payroll setup including earnings, deductions, pay groups, tax elections, cost centers, and vendor integrations.Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to gather business requirements and deliver scalable payroll solutions.Perform payroll-related testing for system upgrades, patches, enhancements, and Workday releases.Troubleshoot payroll calculation issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity.Support bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll cycles ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.Ensure adherence to U.
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payroll tax regulations, wage & hour laws, and internal controls.Develop payroll-related reports and dashboards for audits, compliance, and operational insights.Manage and support integrations with external payroll providers (e.g., ADP).Provide end-user training and functional support to payroll and HR teams.Maintain up-to-date process documentation, configuration details, and knowledge articles.Partner with Workday support, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and optimize processes.Contribute to other Workday modules such as Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, or Benefits (preferred but not mandatory).Required Skills & ExperienceMinimum 5+ years of payroll experience with proven Workday Payroll configuration expertise.Hands-on experience with payroll setup, testing, and integrations.Strong understanding of U.
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payroll compliance and tax regulations.Ability to translate business needs into functional designs and solutions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Workday certification in Payroll or HCM (preferred).Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in HR, Finance, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).Experience with external payroll providers and Workday module integrations.

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