[Hiring] Workday Payroll Implementation Consultant - Advisory @Kognitiv Inc.

Role Description

Workday Payroll Advisory Consultants collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to optimize the value derived from a client's Workday investment. This role encompasses Workday implementation and project support, involving a deep understanding of client business and requirements. Advisory Consultants design, configure, test, and deliver solutions tailored to the client's needs, fostering strong client relationships and ensuring exceptional customer service for heightened client satisfaction.

• Design, configure, test, and execute client business requirements within specialized Workday Advisory areas.
• Conduct collaborative sessions with clients to comprehensively gather, understand, and analyze business requirements.
• Assess real client needs, propose viable recommendations, and offer alternative solutions to achieve client objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement system improvements.
• Guide clients through testing Workday configuration, including the creation of formal test scenarios.
• Transfer knowledge to clients and develop relevant documentation.
• Participate in working sessions with clients and/or implementation partners, advocating for clients and providing valuable third-party insights.
• Perform thorough audits of configuration in designated expertise areas, presenting actionable recommendations.
• Troubleshoot various aspects such as business processes, calculated fields, business logic, file loads, and configuration.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of Workday's deployment methodology and each stage of the implementation life cycle.
• Foster innovation by proposing novel approaches for the efficient and effective deployment of Workday.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, completing tasks promptly and accurately while delivering well-considered advice.
• Independently consult, execute, and manage competing demands across multiple clients and projects.
• Share insights from prior experiences, Workday best practices, and the organization's perspective with clients through regular communication.
• Adhere to prescribed timelines for deliverables.
• Investigate problems, pinpoint root causes, and introduce corrective measures to clients.
• Solicit input from team members for alternative solutions to address client needs.
• Contribute to the organization's knowledge management repository through both formal and informal means.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members in specialized areas.
• Collaborate effectively within team-based projects.
• Attain key performance indicators established for the role, such as utilization targets and customer satisfaction scores.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience leading and implementing Workday Payroll solutions, supporting Workday Post Production / AMS Services, or engaging as a Workday client.
• Some additional experience with either Workday Time Tracking or Absence is desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess foundational consulting skills, including presenting to business partners and generating documentation.
• Proven track record of implementing complex business solutions within challenging timelines and priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellence and achieving client satisfaction.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to expand skills both within and beyond the realm of Workday.
• Ability to actively engage in multiple parallel projects and deliverables.
• Proficient in remote team collaboration, client interaction, and autonomous task management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace frequent changes.
• Willingness to meet travel requirements (<20% annually).

Pay Transparency Statement

USA Pay Range: $76,000 USD - $150,200 USD. Kognitiv is committed to a transparent and equitable compensation structure, which is determined by a variety of factors including skill set, experience, education, market data, and internal equity.

Work Authorization

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization.

Estimated Application Deadline

This job postings' application deadline is an estimate, but ultimately the fill date is flexible and the job will remain open until filled.