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Protiviti · 18 hours ago

Workday HCM/Payroll Associate Director

Protiviti is a global consulting firm that values integrity, inclusion, and innovation. They are seeking a Technology Consulting Associate Director to lead client engagements in Workday HCM and Payroll implementations, manage strategic projects, and foster client relationships while mentoring teams.

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Responsibilities

You enjoy managing projects around Workday implementations and optimizations
You are passionate about building trusted relationships with C-level executives and providing exceptional experiences that translate to additional project work
You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership
You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members
You create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities
You enjoy discovering prospective project work with current and potential clients through networking, knowledge-building, and client interactions
You excel at identifying opportunities to integrate product solutions and resources to improve client service capabilities
You view client challenges as opportunities to add value and can translate that into new project proposals and sales
You are seen as a valued contributor to thought leadership and encourage knowledge-sharing and collaboration across teams
You have interest in managing a diverse portfolio of clients
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
Developing Workday HCM and payroll implementation plans, including estimating the level of effort, timing and costs
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
Leading and performing Workday application control reviews and risk assessments
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

Qualification

Workday HCMPayroll implementationWorkday certificationProject managementHCM business functionsData conversionClient relationship managementBusiness developmentNetworkingTraining developmentRisk assessmentCompliance knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam 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
Developing Workday HCM and payroll implementation plans, including estimating the level of effort, timing and costs
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
Leading and performing Workday application control reviews and risk assessments
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
Company 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

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Protiviti is a global business consulting and internal audit firm.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Joseph Tarantino
President and CEO
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Cory Gunderson
Chief Operating Officer
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