Senior Manager - Workday Payroll; US​/Ca)

Senior Manager - Workday Payroll (US / Ca)

Location :
Bangalore / Noida / Gurgaon / Pune

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Client’s HR Digital Transformation team. This role will be based in #Bangalore / #Noida / #Gurgaon / #Pune. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
By joining our newly integrated HR Digital Transformation team, you will be at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative that reshapes how we deliver HR solutions to our clients. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative environment where your expertise in Workday implementation will be highly valued. You will work alongside a diverse group of talented professionals who are committed to solving the challenges of the future of work.

Additionally, you will play a crucial role in driving our mission to provide holistic solutions that enhance client experiences and outcomes. With our ambitious growth strategy, you will have access to new opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while contributing to a team that is poised to become a global leader in HR Digital Transformation.
Plan and prioritize tasks for self while leading Workday implementation projects by contributing to all stages of the delivery lifecycle.
Demonstrated experience in managing complex Workday implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
Oversee the team's workload, provide mentorship, conduct quality reviews throughout the delivery lifecycle
Communicate project status and obstacles with the larger project team including Engagement Manager (EM), Project Manager (PM), and client to ensure timely project delivery.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, taking the lead on activities across all initiatives.
Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects.
Provide leadership and work with key stakeholders with the necessary information and channels to make informed, timely decisions.

We will count on you to:
Lead US/Canada payroll Projects and ability to work on multiple assignments.
Ability to conduct Workshop Sessions independently and handle Customer queries and Address on time.
Experience in configuring and customizing Workday Payroll module to meet the specific needs of the organization.
Ability to Work as a team and coordinate the deliverables with other Consultants.
Deliver solutions for in scope Payroll, Reporting/ Dashboards related Payroll for implementation.
Identify scope, scope gaps & get them addressed.
Identify right stakeholders in the project.
Communicate & collaborate with project internal / external stakeholders for project success & plan inputs.
Leading or participating in Workday implementation projects from planning to execution.
Gather and document requirements, assess complexity and level of effort estimates, prioritizes capacity, and defines development and analysis timelines.
Identify test scenarios, develop test scripts, and provide key support in Workday feature releases, security, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Mentor and Coach team members.
Being flexible to work in multiple time zones, multiple teams.
Drive Ops excellence culture and lead transformational project(s) with clear visible and measurable impact.
Responsible for driving initiatives and ensuring results with a confined focus on timelines and quality.
Excellent technical & functional skills across functional areas required for developing and delivering Payroll solutions across client implementations.
Should have Payroll Parallel and History Load Experience.
Excellent country-specific taxation knowledge and Payroll Year End Activities.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent Excel Skills.
Self-driven & Adaptability to learn new skills.
Manage multiple projects & teams.

Qualification Criteria
What you need to have:
Qualifications & Experience
BE/B.Tech/MCA/BSc with 10
-12 years total experience, including 7+ years in Workday
Certified in country-specific Payroll (US or Canada)
Proven consulting experience driving client-facing implementation projects
Strong Payroll configuration knowledge and a clear…