Workday Payroll Manager

Armanino

Workday Payroll Consulting Manager responsible for leading payroll implementations and mentoring teams at Armanino. Focus on high-quality delivery and building trusted client relationships.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeDallas • Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $136,100 - $213,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Workday Payroll implementations, managing project lifecycles, and fostering client relationships while mentoring junior consultants. Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments through effective communication and leadership.

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Workday Payroll ImplementationProject Lifecycle ManagementWorkday Deployment MethodologiesClient Relationship ManagementLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Workday PayrollWorkday Time TrackingWorkday AbsenceProject ScopingRequirements DefinitionConfiguration and TestingSystem OptimizationAudit ManagementDelivery Risk ManagementConcurrent Project Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCoaching and DevelopmentClient Partnership BuildingFacilitation SkillsAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Workday Payroll CertificationWorkday Time Tracking CertificationWorkday Absence Certification

Industry Keywords

End-to-End ImplementationCross-Functional TeamsDelivery ExcellenceProject TimelinesStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, including U.S. Payroll with Time Tracking, Scheduling, or Absence
Own the full project lifecycle from discovery through deployment, architecting solutions and proactively identifying delivery risks to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes
Serve as a workstream and project lead, guiding cross-functional delivery teams through configuration, testing, and deployment
Manage timelines, dependencies, and resources to maintain delivery excellence across multiple concurrent engagements
Bring rigor to requirements definition and project scoping
Proactively manage scope, mitigate risk, and uphold project boundaries to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery without compromising client relationships
Build trusted client partnerships by translating complex Workday functionality into clear business outcomes
Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and provide strategic guidance that positions Armanino as a long-term advisory partner rather than a transactional vendor
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level consultants through hands-on coaching, delivery reviews, and knowledge sharing
Strengthen team capability and confidence, enabling consultants to grow into independent project leaders
Support pre-sales efforts by contributing to project scoping, proposals, and client presentations
Provide ongoing support to Managed Services clients post go-live, including system optimization, audits, and enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active certification in Workday Payroll and either Workday Time Tracking or Absence
Minimum of 5 years architecting and delivering Workday implementations with a proven record of on-time, on-scope delivery
Deep understanding of Workday deployment methodologies, including Launch, Launch Express, or partner-adjacent approaches
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising delivery quality
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage executive stakeholders while effectively coaching delivery teams
Proven leadership capability and genuine investment in developing other consultants
Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments where structure and clarity must be created

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays