Principal Payroll Functional Consultant at Workday

**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned functional consultant with deep expertise in payroll systems, looking to lead implementation projects for comple

Work type: remote

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Salary: $140,300 – $210,500/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned functional consultant with deep expertise in payroll systems, looking to lead implementation projects for complex, enterprise-level clients within the Workday ecosystem. **Key highlights** You will serve as a lead consultant, guiding clients through the entire payroll implementation lifecycle, from initial requirement gathering and configuration to data conversion and testing. It is a highly collaborative role that requires balancing product technicality with strong client relationship management. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Hold 5-10+ years of experience implementing payroll solutions, preferably with Workday or similar enterprise platforms. - Have a strong background in capturing business requirements and translating them into technical product configurations. - Possess excellent mentorship and influencing skills, capable of driving consensus among diverse stakeholders. - Enjoy a remote-first work environment that prioritizes team collaboration and professional growth.

Job Description

Your work days are brighter here.

We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Workday’s Consulting teams are driven by a passion for our products and the success of our customers in implementing our best in class cloud solutions. We’re a diverse group of people, with an invaluable mix of experience and backgrounds, located across multiple locations within the region. We are often remote from one another but that doesn’t stop our sense of collaboration, supportiveness, and fun.

About the Role

We are looking for a hardworking, innovative and collaborative Payroll Consultant to join our team. In this role you will ensure the successful implementation of the Workday Payroll solution with customers through product and implementation expertise. The ideal candidate for this position should have extensive experience implementing or supporting Payroll systems, requirements capturing, configuration, data conversion, and testing. You should be detail oriented, self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented and able to successfully partner with customers and your project team. Be ready to be challenged and have fun!









About You

Proven mentorship skills, with the ability to foster individual growth and development through effective communication, constructive feedback, and goal setting, are highly valued. Strong influencing skills, including persuasive communication and the ability to drive consensus and effectively collaborate with stakeholders, are crucial.

Basic Qualifications: Senior Payroll Functional Consultant




Basic Qualifications: Principal Payroll Functional Consultant




Other Qualifications


















Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please [click here](https://workdaybenefits.com/us/welcome-to-workday-benefits/prospective-workmates).

Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta
 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $140,300 USD - $210,500 USD
 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $133,300 USD - $236,900 USD

Additional Considerations:

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $140,300 - $210,500 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
 

04/26/2026

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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