Sr. Workday Payroll Project Manager

Must have configuration exp. of Workday Payroll.

As a Sr. Workday Payroll Project Manager, you will work closely with the business areas to define and deliver HCM technology strategy and will be involved in a range of other HR transformational projects including global payroll technology strategy and process redesign/standardization.

For each of the Workday modules that you oversee, you will be accountable for all of the following:

• Developing a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects
• Serving as primary, daily contact to clients on delivery of services
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality services and products to clients
• Managing project team, deliverables, scope of work and quality for Benefits and Compensation work streams
• Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
• Demonstrating natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels

 For these types of activities, you will be responsible for:

• Setting up and using project management processes/systems for work stream (includes planning the life cycle of the project, identifying key project activities and milestones, etc.)
• Gathering requirements
• Leading configuration design sessions
• Developing product configuration
• Creating/Managing the testing strategy
• Partnering with User Enablement/HR Communications to update training and other delivery tools

This role requires the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting enterprise HRIS or Payroll applications
• Three or more years of demonstrated expert-level proficiency in two or more of the following Workday modules: Core HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, Talent/Performance, Time and Attendance, and/or Security.
• Expert-level proficiency with MS Excel
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail; keen ability to multi-task and prioritize work deliverables as needs evolve
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional technical project deliverables