Senior Consultant - Workday Payroll

Senior Consultant - Workday Payroll at Makse Group is a full‑time, mid‑senior level consulting role focused on implementing and supporting Workday Payroll solutions. Expected compensation ranges from $95,000 – $125,000 USD annually.

Makse Group is where innovation meets impact. We’re not just consultants; we’re problem‑solvers and trailblazers, empowering clients with Workday solutions that transform their businesses. Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take on challenges together, support each other’s growth, and celebrate every milestone.

We’re looking for a candidate with at least 2+ years of hands‑on Workday HCM experience, specializing in Workday Payroll. The ideal professional can translate complex payroll and compliance requirements into scalable, best‑practice Workday configurations and will participate in full‑cycle project delivery, from discovery and design through configuration, testing, and deployment.

• Configure and implement Workday Payroll solutions, ensuring compliance with tax, labor, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, analyze needs, and design payroll processes that align with best practices.
• Support payroll‑related integrations, including connections with time tracking, benefits, and accounting systems.
• Execute configuration for core payroll elements such as earnings, deductions, taxes, retro activity, and off‑cycle processing.
• Conduct and support payroll testing, including unit, parallel, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Troubleshoot payroll issues and provide guidance on resolution.
• Collaborate with other functional areas to ensure seamless end‑to‑end payroll operations.
• Assist with documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to client teams.
• Stay informed on Workday Payroll releases and new functionality to enhance client solutions.

• 2+ years of hands‑on Workday HCM experience, with a strong focus on Payroll.
• Demonstrated experience in configuring, testing, and deploying Workday Payroll solutions.
• Workday Payroll Certification Preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, tax processing, garnishments, retro activity, and off‑cycle payroll processing.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in payroll configuration and testing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on project teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Location:

Denver, CO.

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