Workday Project Manager - HR - Remote

Job Description: Project Manager – Workday U.S. Time & Payroll

Remote is fine but should be in PST or Mountain time.

Overview : 

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of Workday U.S. Time & Payroll. This role will manage the full project lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure a successful go-live for our U.S. workforce.

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead the Workday Time & Payroll implementation from planning to go-live and hypercare.

·         Create and manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and communications.

·         Coordinate HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Security, and external Workday consultants.

·         Oversee system configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities.

·         Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations (federal, state, local).

·         Manage integrations (tax filing, benefits, banking, time clocks, etc.).

·         Drive payroll parallel testing, UAT, and end-to-end validation.

·         Provide regular updates to leadership and support decision-making.

Required Qualifications

·         7–10+ years project management experience with HR/Payroll systems.

·         Strong experience leading Workday Time Tracking and/or Payroll implementations.

·         Deep understanding of U.S. payroll rules, taxes, and compliance.

·         Experience managing large-scale payroll projects (10,000+ employees preferred).

·         Strong communication, coordination, and vendor-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·         PMP or Workday Pro certification.

·         Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or similar payroll integrations.