U.S Payroll Consultant (Workday) 16789025

Cherry Bekaert•Arlington, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a well‑established, publicly traded organization to identify a U.S. Payroll Consultant (Workday) for a high‑impact, interim engagement. This is a hands‑on consulting opportunity supporting a large, complex payroll environment where the team needs an experienced professional who can step in and contribute immediately. U.S. Payroll Consultant (Workday) Location: Arlington, VA (100% onsite, 5 days/week) Type: Consultant / Contract Duration: 3–4 months minimum (with potential to extend) Start: ASAP Compensation: Market rates Role Overview In this role, you will take ownership of end‑to‑end U.S. payroll operations in a fast‑paced, public‑company environment. The ideal consultant is highly experienced, self‑sufficient, and comfortable managing complex payrolls with minimal onboarding.

Requirements

Strong, hands‑on Workday Payroll experience (required)
Experience with ADP, including payroll tax processing
Proven background owning payroll in large, complex organizations
Public company payroll experience, including equity and commissions
Deep knowledge of payroll compliance and reporting
Ability to operate independently in a plug-and-play consulting role
Willingness to work onsite five days per week (non-negotiable)

Nice To Haves

International payroll exposure
Experience supporting multi-entity or global payroll environments

Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end U.S. payroll processing for a large employee population
Manage bi‑weekly payrolls and frequent off‑cycle payrolls (terminations, commissions, adjustments)
Ensure payroll compliance, including quarterly and annual reporting
Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting requirements
Process equity compensation and large commission payrolls
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Assist with payroll activities that support a global workforce (as needed)