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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday HCM and Payroll solution architecture, including implementation planning, configuration design, and compliance assessments. Proven ability to manage complex projects, foster client relationships, and lead teams in delivering high-quality solutions.

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Workday HCM Solution ArchitectureWorkday Payroll Implementation ManagementProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Workday HCMWorkday PayrollImplementation PlanningGap AnalysisData ConversionTestingDesign WorkshopsProcess ImprovementCompliance AssessmentConfiguration Design

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCommunicationLeadershipTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVisioAccess

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday HCM CertificationWorkday Payroll Certification

Industry Keywords

Risk ManagementBusiness SolutionsProfessional ServicesSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceHuman Resources Management

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 ambassador in the market
Mentor teams and provide performance development
Oversee successful completion of project work plans
Manage projects involving Workday implementations and optimizations
Lead Workday HCM and Payroll solution architecture and workstreams
Manage large, complex Workday HCM and Payroll implementations
Develop implementation plans, including effort, timing, and cost estimates
Lead future-state design and process-improvement projects for HCM and Payroll
Lead 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 Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts
Evaluate, summarize, organize, and interpret data
Establish and cultivate business relationships and professional networks
Pursue business development opportunities and strategies to obtain new work or clientele
Communicate issues, risks, and challenges to client personnel, including executives
Conduct performance appraisals, mentor and coach team members, review work, coordinate across teams, and motivate staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Psychology, Information Technology/MIS, Engineering)
7+ years working in a related field or professional services
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Secondary proficiency emphasis on Visio and Access
Professional Certification such as Workday HCM and/or Payroll or similar strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience serving as a Workday solution architect and workstream lead for HCM and Payroll
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex Workday HCM and payroll implementations
Experience developing Workday HCM and payroll implementation plans, including estimating effort, timing and costs
Functional and systems experience focused on HCM and Payroll business functions
Experience designing and implementing Workday HCM and Payroll configurations
Experience with requirements definition, design workshops, testing, data conversion, training, cutover, and post-go-live support
Experience implementing best practices for Workday HCM and Payroll, including 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
Experience establishing business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives
Experience pursuing business development opportunities
Ability to translate and communicate issues, risks, or challenges to client personnel, including executives
Leadership and direct supervisory experience, including performance appraisals, mentoring, coaching, work review, and team coordination
Successful completion of a background check
Ability to work in a hybrid model, including in-person work at local Protiviti offices and client sites, with possible local or out-of-state travel

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 each calendar year
Hybrid work model with flexible remote and in-person work
Reasonable accommodation support