Workday Payroll Implementation Consultant

Job Title: Workday Payroll Implementation Consultant
Location: Houston, TX
Contract Type: Long-term

Summary:
Join as a Workday Payroll Implementation Consultant responsible for fully managing the payroll module lifecycle from requirements gathering, configuration, through to testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. Work closely with Payroll Operations, HR, and IT teams to ensure robust and compliant payroll and time management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support full lifecycle payroll implementations including Time Evolution and Payroll configuration
• Define and execute configuration of payroll components: pay groups, earnings/deductions, periods, tax, costing, validations
• Manage tight integration points with Time & Absence (Time Evolution)
• Drive testing phases: parallel testing, defect resolution, traceability, and payroll sign-offs
• Troubleshoot complex calculation and configuration defects for rapid resolution
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement efficiency gains
• Maintain detailed documentation, including acceptance criteria, process flows, and SOX controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies (tools: Jira, Confluence)
• Execute UAT, regression testing, release coordination, and hypercare support

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 3-6 years Workday consulting experience with full Payroll implementation exposure
• Solid knowledge of payroll processes and compliance requirements
• Experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, or Oracle payroll systems is beneficial
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid work setting (3 days onsite in Houston)

Preferred Qualities:

• Workday certifications for Payroll, Time Tracking, or related modules
• Experience with Workday Reports, EIB, Workday Studio, and security configurations
• Agile certifications/trainings
• Exposure to broader HRIS and ERP payroll ecosystems

Keywords: Workday Payroll Consultant, Payroll Implementation Consultant, Workday Consultant, Workday Payroll, Time Evolution, Payroll Configuration, Payroll Testing, Payroll Compliance, Workday Time Tracking, Payroll Validation, Payroll Defect Resolution, Payroll Sign-off, Payroll Process Improvement, Payroll Integration, SAP Payroll, SuccessFactors Payroll, Oracle Payroll, Payroll Business Analyst, SOX Controls, Agile, Jira, Confluence, UAT, Regression Testing, Payroll Operations, Human Resources, Houston, Hybrid

About VDart Group
VDart Group is a global leader in technology, product, and talent solutions, serving Fortune 500 clients in 13 countries. With over 4,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver innovation, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes across industries. Guided by our commitment to People, Purpose, and Planet, VDart is recognized with an EcoVadis Bronze Medal and as a UN Global Compact member, reflecting our dedication to sustainable practices.