Workday Payroll Lead / Consultant US Benefits

kainos has 3 open roles right now

1. US Payroll
2. Canadian payroll
3. Time and absence

All workday focused and all need certifications

Overview

We are seeking Workday-certified Time & Absence professionals with Launch experience to join the Kainos team supporting a Phase 2 implementation for Access Group. The role will primarily focus on US Payroll, including liaison with benefits and integration teams to ensure payroll-impacting integrations are properly designed and executed.

A similar opening is also available for candidates experienced with Canadian Payroll, requiring active Canadian payroll certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Workday US Payroll configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on US benefits and payroll-impacting integrations.
• Configure payroll components including pay groups, run categories, costing, GL, period schedules, and tax requirements.
• Support payroll processing activities including retro, off-cycle, involuntary withholding, and audit reporting.
• Drive setup and validation of payroll data conversion elements.
• Provide expertise on Time & Absence where required, especially in relation to payroll.
• Participate in Launch methodology planning and execution.

Required Skills & Experience

• Workday Payroll Certified (Active)
• Workday Launch Experience Mandatory
• Experience with Time & Absence (Workday Certified preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration in areas such as:
  • Payment elections, rules, banking setup
  • Payslip/check layouts
  • Costing and GL setup
  • Pay components, accumulations, balances
  • Involuntary withholding orders
  • Audit and Payroll Command Center
  • Tax configuration (federal, state, local), ACA, W-2
  • Period schedules & FLSA rules
• Prior experience working on Kainos-led implementations is a strong plus.