Workday Payroll Implementation Project Manager

Currently, we are looking for talented resources for one of our listed clients. If interested please reply to me with your updated resume or feel free to reach out to me for more details at (949) 774-2432

On-Site role

Job Description:

• This role is open for 12 months 
• Work location: this will be fully remote Time Zone: 
• looking for candidates that can work in PST or, Mid, Central. 
• Working schedule: Standard schedule, but there might be times they need to start earlier, for example, 7am or earlier. 
• Conversion potential: None, this is just a contract/project role. 
• Business Travel: Possible, but not likely or a must. 
• Overtime expectation: Possible OT.

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.

Skills:
Required Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of 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.

Education:

• A formal college degree is not required for this role. 

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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