Certified Workday Payroll Consultant

NO 3RD PARTIES - CLIENT NOT PROVIDING VISA SPONSORSHIP - PERM JOBThe Planet Group is seeking a Certified Workday Payroll Consultant for a hybrid role in Chicago, Dallas or Philadelphia. This is a fulltime permanent positionLocation: Downtown Chicago, Downtown Dallas, or Downtown Philadelphia (Chicago is preferred)Hybrid preferredExpected onsite requirement:Approximately 50% monthly onsite presenceRoughly 2 - 3 days per week flexible schedule.Our client is looking for an experienced and client-focused Certified Workday Payroll Senior Consultant. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to wear multiple hats and help shape the vision of Workday HCM Practice. You will be responsible for implementing Workday solutions, working directly with clients, and providing expertise in Workday functionality. Your consulting experience, in-depth knowledge of Workday, and client relationship management skills will contribute to the success of our projects. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit with positive energy to drive to achieve results, a growth mindset, and focus on innovation.Job ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into effective Workday HCM solutions.Configure and implement Workday HCM and Payroll modules, including Core HR, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, based on client needs.Lead workshops and gather business requirements, process flows, and system design documentation.Conduct fit-gap analysis to identify areas of customization and develop solutions to address client-specific requirements.Advise clients on best practices for Workday implementation and provide recommendations for system optimization.Design and build Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet client reporting needs.Support client and data conversion teams in converting legacy data into Workday.Support integration teams in helping configure and test integrations between Workday and other systems.Assist in defining testing strategies, creating test scripts, and conducting system testing.Provide end-user training on Workday functionality and assist with change management activities.Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the implementation and post-implementation phases.Stay updated on the latest Workday releases, features, and functionality, and share knowledge with the team.Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies.Assist in pre-sales activities, including participating in demos, proposals, and client presentations.RequiresMinimum 3 years experience as a Workday consultant, with a focus on Workday payroll implementations.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integrations between human resources and other departments.Consulting background or experience working for a consulting firm or in a client-facing role.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business processes and translate them into Workday solutions.Knowledge of Workday security and role-based permissions.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively manage client relationships.Must havesMust be certified in Workday PayrollWorkday HCM Core Certification3 5+ years of experienceAbility to independently lead implementationsAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines#J-18808-Ljbffr