Workday Payroll Architect – AMS, Post Production Support

Job Description:

  • Lead strategic, high-impact Workday Payroll initiatives, including post-production optimizations, Phase X rollouts, and multi-country enhancements
  • Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot complex payroll solutions
  • Optimize integrations and touchpoints among Payroll, HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and Finance
  • Conduct high-level working sessions with executives and client leaders
  • Translate business objectives into scalable Workday architecture
  • Advise global client leaders on Workday industry best practices
  • Mentor consultants and contribute knowledge to the repository
  • Help continuously innovate Workday service delivery

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of Workday experience
  • Proven track record leading Workday Payroll implementations or complex AMS engagements as a lead consultant or architect
  • Complete command over US statutory requirements, tax rules, retro logic, complex earnings/deductions, FLSA calculation rules, and EIB data conversions
  • Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Workday Payroll SKUs for Canada, UK, France, Ireland, or Australia
  • Strong proficiency in Workday HCM, Security, Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, and Data Analysis touchpoints
  • Advanced Excel skills, including manipulating, auditing, and reconciling massive datasets
  • Exceptional communication, attention to detail, ability to anticipate issues, and passion for customer success
  • Must have work authorization in the country of application without current or future visa sponsorship from Kognitiv
  • Candidates currently employed by a Kognitiv client or affiliated Kognitiv business may not be eligible for consideration

Benefits:

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Flexible application deadline; job remains open until filled
  • No visa sponsorship requirement for employment authorization in the employing country
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