Payroll Lead - Workday Implementation #3094
About The Position
We’re seeking an experienced Payroll leader to support a Workday ERP implementation. This individual will help stabilize and drive the Payroll workstream forward during a high-urgency period of testing, reconciliation, and organizational readiness. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who operates at the intersection of payroll operations, system implementation, and business adoption. This role requires payroll leadership experience, a solid understanding of Workday payroll and time tracking concepts, and the ability to guide both technical and business stakeholders through complex decisions and go-live preparation. This position will serve as the primary payroll liaison during the Workday transition while supporting daily payroll operations and ensuring the organization is prepared for successful system adoption.
Requirements
- 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably within local government or public sector environments.
- Prior involvement in a Workday, Lawson, or similar ERP implementation, ideally supporting payroll, time tracking, or absence modules.
- Experience supervising or leading at least two payroll staff members.
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, from clerical staff to executive leadership.
- Comfortable presenting to both small working groups and larger stakeholder audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in high-urgency environments and drive workstreams forward.
- Experience supporting system testing, upgrades, or data conversions during ERP implementations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Payroll workstream during a critical phase of a Workday ERP implementation.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors.
- Supervise and support payroll staff while maintaining operational continuity.
- Coordinate payroll testing, data validation, reconciliations, and cutover readiness.
- Ensure payroll processes align with system design, compliance requirements, and accounting integrations.
- Drive business readiness by helping departments understand upcoming impacts, training needs, and process changes.
- Review payroll reports, reconciliations, and tax-related deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support audits, reporting, and financial reconciliation activities related to payroll.
- Provide presentations and updates to leadership, department teams, and stakeholders.
- Identify process improvements and help modernize payroll operations during the transition.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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