Senior Manager – Workday HCM Payroll

Protiviti

. Partner with clients to identify and manage risk .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAtlanta • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $219,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday HCM and Payroll implementations, including configuration, risk assessment, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Proven ability to develop client relationships, lead teams, and drive business development initiatives.

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Workday HCM ImplementationWorkday Payroll ConfigurationRisk AssessmentBusiness DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Workday HCMWorkday PayrollGap AnalysisData InterpretationProject ManagementConfiguration DesignImplementation PlanningCompliance Best PracticesPerformance DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementCommunicationMentoringCoachingNetworking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVisioAccess

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday HCM CertificationWorkday Payroll Certification

Industry Keywords

Human Capital ManagementPayroll FunctionsProfessional ServicesSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceBusiness Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with clients to identify and manage risk
Develop strategies and solutions for complex business problems using current tools and methods
Develop lasting client relationships through quality product delivery
Foster a business-community network and serve as a Protiviti market ambassador
Mentor teams and provide performance development
Oversee successful completion of project work plans
Manage Workday implementation and optimization projects
Lead future-state design and process improvement projects for HCM and Payroll functions
Lead and facilitate requirements definition, design workshops, testing, data conversion, training, cutover, and post-go-live support
Design and architect Workday HCM and Payroll configurations, including Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits Administration, Payroll, and integrations
Conduct gap analyses and recommend solutions or enhancements
Lead Workday application control reviews and risk assessments
Assess Workday platforms in the context of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts
Evaluate, summarize, organize, and interpret data
Establish and cultivate relationships with business contacts and senior executives
Pursue business development opportunities and implement strategies to obtain new work or clientele
Translate and communicate issues, risks, and challenges to client personnel
Lead and supervise teams, including appraisals, mentoring, coaching, work review, and cross-team coordination
Contribute to client proposals, strategies, training creation, and rollout

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Psychology, Information Technology/MIS, or Engineering
7+ years working in a related field or professional services
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Secondary proficiency in Visio and Access
Professional certification such as Workday HCM and/or Payroll or similar strongly preferred
Experience serving as a Workday solution architect and workstream lead for HCM and Payroll
Experience managing large, complex Workday HCM and payroll implementations
Experience developing Workday HCM and payroll implementation plans, including effort, timing, and cost estimates
Functional and systems experience focused on HCM and Payroll business functions
Experience designing and implementing Workday HCM and Payroll configurations
Experience implementing best practices for data accuracy, security, and compliance
Experience conducting gap analysis between business needs and Workday capabilities
Experience leading and performing Workday application control reviews and risk assessments
Ability to evaluate, summarize, organize, and interpret data
Ability to establish and cultivate business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives
Experience pursuing business development opportunities and obtaining new work or clientele
Ability to communicate issues, risks, and challenges to client personnel, including executives
Leadership and direct supervisory experience, including performance appraisals, mentoring, coaching, work oversight, cross-team coordination, and team motivation
Successful completion of a background check is required
Must be able to work in the United States; Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in West Virginia or Alaska

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 14% bonus target opportunity and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
Hybrid work environment
Flexible environment
Local or out-of-state travel based on projects and client requests