[Remote] Workday - Senior Consultant, AMS, Payroll

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avaap is seeking an experienced Senior Workday Payroll Consultant to join its Application Management Services practice. The role provides functional consulting, troubleshooting, configuration, testing, client support, and ongoing optimization for Workday U.S. Payroll, while managing multiple client initiatives and contributing to implementations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional consulting expertise for Workday U.S. Payroll clients within Avaap’s AMS practice
• Partner with clients to troubleshoot issues, evaluate business requirements, and recommend effective Workday solutions
• Configure, test, and support Workday Payroll enhancements and ongoing optimization efforts
• Manage multiple client requests, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables simultaneously
• Collaborate with cross-functional Workday teams to address dependencies across Payroll and related functional areas
• Support client releases, testing activities, issue resolution, and production support
• Participate in Phase X implementations and other client initiatives as needed
• Develop strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor on Workday Payroll functionality and best practices
• Clearly communicate status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to client and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the AMS practice

Skills

• Active Workday U.S. Payroll certification required
• Minimum of three years of consulting experience
• Strong functional knowledge of Workday U.S. Payroll
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients in a consulting environment
• Experience supporting multiple clients, projects, or workstreams concurrently
• Ability to effectively juggle competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting commitments
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-service mindset
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional and technical Workday teams
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively
• Must be able to perform work indoors and remain stationary at a computer
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration
• Ability to work remotely or out of one of Avaap's physical office locations
• Current permanent U.S. work authorization required
• Experience within Higher Education and/or Government environments highly preferred

Benefits

• Open PTO
• Competitive vision, dental, and medical, including fertility coverage
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid disability and life benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including behavioral health services
• Fitness stipend
• Remote work or work out of one of Avaap’s physical office locations

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