Job DescriptionTechnical Workday PATT Payroll ConsultantWe are seeking an experienced
Technical Workday PATT Payroll Consultant to support our Payroll team. This hands-on consultant will play a critical role in resolving complex payroll issues, with an immediate focus on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime calculations and helping reduce the organization's payroll backlog.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned Workday Payroll professional with deep functional expertise in U.S. multi-state payroll processing, Workday Payroll configuration, payroll compliance, and troubleshooting complex payroll calculations. This individual will partner closely with Payroll leadership to analyze issues, recommend solutions, and implement best practices that ensure accurate and compliant payroll operations.
3 main priorities:- Figure out why their FLSA overtime calculations are not working and fix the issue
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act - OBBBA (tracking of overtime)
- Will work on payroll backlog items after that
MUST HAVES:- Need someone who has very strong technical Workday payroll background rather than a primarily functional payroll focus
- Need is more aligned with technical expertise, including configuration, troubleshooting, integrations, and system solutioning
- Need someone more on the HRIS/HR Tech side
- Want to see experience with the Absence and Time Tracking modules in addition to the Payroll module
Responsibilities:- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex Workday Payroll issues, with a primary focus on FLSA overtime calculations.
- Support Payroll operations by addressing a backlog of payroll-related issues & enhancement requests
- Configure, test, and optimize Workday Payroll to ensure accurate payroll calculations and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Partner with Payroll leadership and business stakeholders to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
- Review payroll configurations, earnings, deductions, work schedules, and calculation rules to ensure compliance with FLSA requirements.
- Perform system testing, payroll validation, and issue resolution to maintain payroll accuracy.
- Provide functional expertise and recommendations for Workday Payroll best practices.
- Document solutions, configuration changes, and process improvements to support payroll operations
Required Qualifications:- 7+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience.
- 10+ years of U.S. Payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
- Strong expertise with Technical Workday Payroll configuration, troubleshooting, integrations, system solutioning and payroll processing.
- Need someone more on the HRIS/HR Tech side with the Absence and Time Tracking modules in addition to the Payroll module
- Extensive knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules and payroll compliance.
- Experience identifying and resolving complex payroll calculation issues.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or Workday Pro Payroll Certification
- Experience supporting payroll optimization, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
Meet Your RecruiterLinda O'Hea 
