Workday Payroll Functional Consultant - Fully remote -USA
About us
Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II.
Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities.
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Workday Payroll Financial Consultant to support our payroll operations and financial reporting needs through the Workday system. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with tax regulations, and seamless integration of payroll data with financial systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain the Workday Payroll module including system configuration, data integrity, and compliance.
- Workday certified in HCM, Payroll and/or Advanced Compensation a plus.
- Knowledge and execution of Workday project management methodologies. Business analysis and requirements gathering abilities.
- Good communication skills as would be interacting with different teams.
- Process payroll transactions accurately and on time, including regular cycles, bonuses, garnishments, and off-cycle payments.
- Serve as a liaison between HR, Finance, and IT to ensure payroll data integrity and process efficiency.
- Prepare payroll-related financial reports and analytics to support accounting, auditing, and budgeting efforts.
- Reconcile payroll data with general ledger accounts and ensure alignment with financial reporting standards.
- Support Workday Payroll system upgrades, testing, and enhancements.
- Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local tax changes and ensure compliance within Workday.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to streamline processes and implement best practices in payroll and finance functions.
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in payroll processing or payroll financial analysis, preferably with Workday Payroll.
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and accounting principles.
- Experience with Workday integrations, reporting (Workday Report Writer or Prism a plus), and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Workday Pro Certification in Payroll or Financials.
- Experience with Workday Prism, Accounting Center, or integrations (e.g., Studio, EIB).
- Prior experience in a multi-state or global payroll environment.