Workday Payroll Consultant - Part-Time - Worldwide (Overlap with US hours)

Project Overview

We are seeking a certified Workday Payroll Consultant to provide technical support, process optimization, and knowledge transfer for a payroll team using Workday. The consultant will troubleshoot issues, streamline EIBs and integrations, create SOPs, and train the team to maximize efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on Workday Payroll configuration, troubleshooting discrepancies, and real-time system navigation support.
• Design, modify, and optimize EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder) for payroll data loads, corrections, and integrations with HRIS/IT teams.
• Develop custom payroll reports, audit logs, and analytics; ensure compliance with tax, deductions, and wage calculations in Workday.
• Configure and optimize pay groups, earnings, deductions, and pay schedules; recommend workflow automations.
• Create detailed SOPs and process guides (with screenshots) for payroll workflows, EIBs, reporting, and error resolution.
• Conduct training sessions and Q&A meetings to upskill the payroll team on Workday functionality.

Requirements

• Workday Payroll Certification (mandatory).
• 5+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience, including EIBs, integrations, and reporting.
• Deep technical knowledge of Workday security roles, business processes, and payroll configurations.
• Proven ability to train non-technical teams and create user-friendly documentation (SOPs, guides).
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting system issues and optimizing payroll workflows.

Optional Additions (if needed)

• Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation or Time Tracking (if relevant).
• Familiarity with global payroll compliance (if applicable).