Senior Consultant, Workday HCM Implementation - Payroll Module

Deloitte • Jersey City, NJ

2d • $116,200 - $229,100

About The Position

Deloitte’s Human Capital team helps organizations create value through people performance, reimagine work, the workforce, and the workplace, and transform HR functions with AI and emerging technology. The Senior Consultant will work within Deloitte’s Government & Public Services practice and its HR Strategy & Technology offering, which develops HR strategies and implements HR technologies to support workforce experience, HR effectiveness, and organizational value.

The role leads the design, solutioning, and configuration of the Workday Payroll module and drives end-to-end implementation work, from requirements gathering through configuration, testing, and deployment. The Senior Consultant guides client decision-making, provides Workday HCM Payroll expertise, mentors junior team members, oversees deliverable quality, and serves as a primary client contact. The role may be based in any of the listed 66 locations and requires travel averaging up to 50–75%, depending on assignments and clients. Recruiting for the role ends December 18, 2026.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience delivering Workday HCM solutions.
• At least 3 years of experience driving implementations and configurations of the Workday HCM Payroll module.
• At least 2 years of experience leading at least one full life cycle implementation of the Workday HCM Payroll module.
• Active Workday US Payroll certification.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to travel up to 50–75% on average, based on the work, clients, and industries or sectors served.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, solutioning, and configuration of the Workday Payroll module.
• Drive end-to-end implementation activities, including requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct and facilitate client meetings to guide decision-making and drive project milestones.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Workday HCM Payroll best practices, enhancements, and optimization opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee the quality of Workday deliverables.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders and build strong relationships based on credibility and technical acumen.
• Lead projects or workstreams and provide clear guidance to others.

Benefits

• Broad range of employee benefits.
• Eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable factors.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, leadership opportunities, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior