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Protiviti · 2 weeks ago

Workday HCM/Payroll Associate Director

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$153K/yr - $260K/yr

9+ years exp

Protiviti is a global consulting firm seeking a Workday HCM/Payroll Associate Director to join their growing team. The role involves leading client engagements, managing Workday implementations, and developing strategies to address complex business challenges while fostering strong client relationships.

ConsultingRisk Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Take a lead role in strengthening relationships with clients and providing seamless guidance in the completion of engagements

Partner with strategic clients to manage strategic implementations and transformations associated with their use of technology

Develop strategies to solve complex business problems using new ways of thinking, and devise solutions to support clients' needs through analytics, automation and the latest tools and methods

Develop new projects, help identify new business, and build lasting relationships with clients and within the community as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market

Mentor and provide growth and development to teams as you oversee the successful completion of project work plans

Manage projects around Workday implementations and optimizations

Build trusted relationships with C-level executives and provide exceptional experiences that translate to additional project work

Promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members

Create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for the team to improve clients and communities

Discover prospective project work with current and potential clients through networking, knowledge-building, and client interactions

Identify opportunities to integrate product solutions and resources to improve client service capabilities

View client challenges as opportunities to add value and translate that into new project proposals and sales

Contribute to thought leadership and encourage knowledge-sharing and collaboration across teams

Manage a diverse portfolio of clients

Qualification

Workday HCMPayroll implementationProject managementWorkday certificationHR operationsBusiness developmentClient relationship managementNetworkingAnalytical skillsTraining developmentRisk assessmentData analysisTeam leadershipCommunication skillsMentoringProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Psychology, Information Technology/MIS, Engineering)

9+ years working in a related field or professional services

Workday certified in HCM and/or Payroll is a must

Strong understanding of HR operations and strategy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access

Demonstrated experience with: Serving as a Workday solution architect and workstream lead for HCM and Payroll

Serving as a project manager over large, complex Workday HCM and payroll implementations

Experience developing Workday HCM and payroll implementation plans, including estimating the level of effort, timing and costs

Experience leading / managing future state design and process improvement projects focused on HCM and Payroll business functions

Functional and systems experience focused on HCM and Payroll business functions

Designing and implementing Workday HCM and Payroll with key responsibilities including leading and facilitating: requirements definition, design workshops, testing, data conversion, training, cutover, and post go-live support

Designing and architecting Workday HCM and Payroll configurations, including core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Comp, Benefits Administration, Payroll and integrations with other systems

Implementing best practices for Workday HCM and Payroll to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with applicable standards

Conducting gap analysis between business needs and Workday capabilities, recommending solutions or enhancements

Experience leading and performing Workday application control reviews and risk assessments

Experience assessing a Workday platform in the context of a Sarbanes-Oxley compliance effort is a plus

Knowledge of segregation of duties concepts, sensitive access and experience in user access security including design and configuration of Workday

Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives

Successfully pursuing business development opportunities and identifying and implementing strategies to obtain new work or clientele

Strong network and relationship with Workday Account Executives and Services leadership and demonstrated experience leveraging that network to identify and bring in new Workday opportunities

Demonstrated ability to develop Workday implementation and optimization proposals and lead oral presentations for potential clients

Demonstrated ability building a Workday practice including training other team members, developing methodologies and tools to facilitate Workday implementations, making them more efficient and consistent

Ability to translate and communicate issues, risks or challenges to client personnel, including executives

Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate

Benefits

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/long term disability

401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions

Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time

Up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year for new hires

Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year

Company

Protiviti

Glassdoor3.9

Protiviti is a global business consulting and internal audit firm.

Founded in 2002

Menlo Park, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.protiviti.com

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