Job Summary:We are seeking a Workday Payroll Lead with expertise in Canadian Payroll and Workday Payroll implementations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining Workday Payroll solutions, along with broader payroll system knowledge (e.g., ADP, Oracle). US Payroll experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead or support the payroll workstream in Workday implementation projects.
- Design and deploy Workday Payroll solutions, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
- Manage Workday Payroll configurations, updates, and migrations to production.
- Provide support for payroll processes, including post-payroll activities (e.g., posting, bank transfers, paychecks).
- Address legal, regulatory, and year-end reporting requirements in Workday.
- Research and resolve Workday Payroll issues and support new client requirements.
- Manage small onshore and offshore functional teams.
- Advise clients on industry standards, leading practices, and innovative solutions.
- Demonstrate design options through prototyping and apply Workday/Accenture methodologies.
- Provide project status updates to the Project Manager and manage client relationships.
Here's what you need:- Workday Partner Certification
- Minimum of 3 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience in a Senior Consultant or similar role.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- English is required for this position as this role will be aligned to multi-national teams where English is the common language across our Global Enterprise. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking multi-national teams, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.
Bonus Points If:- Experience in Canadian Payroll processing.
- Strong knowledge of US Payroll processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of HR functions and processes.
- Proven ability to manage risks, budgets, and resources in complex global engagements.
What's in it for you:- Competitive benefits, including a fair and balanced parental leave policy.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career across industries with local and global clients.
- Performance achievement and career mentorship: our performance management process focuses on your strengths, progress and career possibilities.
- Opportunities to get involved in corporate citizenship initiatives, from volunteering to charity work.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location,
role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time
employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.
It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Information on benefits is here.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $82,600 to $132,600
