Job Description

Lead Specialist, Workday Payroll (Managed Services)

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If youre looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, Workday Payroll to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and lead execution of day?to?day activities for Workday managed services engagements across a variety of post?production clients, including enhancements, optimizations, break/fix support, release management, new feature deployments, process improvements, and strategic road mapping; lead the analysis, design, configuration, and delivery of Workday solutions
• Guide cross?functional teams in troubleshooting complex Workday issues and implementing scalable solutions, ensuring proper documentation of design decisions, configuration rationale, and solution architecture for knowledge continuity and governance
• Lead onshore and offshore Workday Payroll teams by managing capacity, forecasting resource needs, and balancing workloads, while also driving team development through skill gap analysis, mentoring, and ongoing coaching to ensure high?quality delivery and career growth
• Serve as a strategic Workday Payroll advisor during sales pursuits and proposal development by leading client tenant assessments, identifying optimization opportunities, and shaping value?driven solutions to enhance feature adoption and operational efficiency
• Oversee configuration, testing, and optimization of Workday Payroll modules including earnings, deductions, retro pay, taxation, pay schedules, off?cycle processing, and compliance updates across the U.S., Canada, UK, and other global regions; partner with cross?functional teams (HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Finance) and third?party vendors to ensure end?to?end data integrity, compliance with country?specific payroll regulations, and seamless integration with external payroll, tax, and benefits systems, supporting localization requirements as needed
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience in post?production, managed services support or consulting experience working directly with internal/external clients in the area of Workday Payroll; Minimum two years of recent experience in a leadership role
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Management Information Systems (MIS) from an accredited college/university is preferred; Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Required Workday certification/skills in Payroll. Current certification required; if not held, candidate must obtain within three months of employment
• Preferred additional Workday certifications/skills: Workday HCM Core, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Workday Payroll Interfaces, global payroll systems and integrations, and experience with localization, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements across regions such as the U.S., Canada, UK, and EMEA
• Deep understanding of Workday business processes and how they are operationalized within Workday, with experience leading process reengineering and implementing enhancements to workflows, approvals, and reporting that drive efficiency, compliance, and business value
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders, translate complex concepts, and lead cross?functional collaboration across onshore and offshore teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive structured problem?solving and guide teams through root cause analysis, resolution planning, and delivery of scalable Workday solutions
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment?based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG will not sponsor work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H?1B, L?1, TN, O?1, E?3, H?1B1, F?1, J?1, OPT, CPT or any other employment?based visa).

Seniority Level

Mid?Senior level

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

General Business

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