About this role
Overview
The Squires Group is seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Lead to support a large-scale implementation for CUNY. This consultant will lead the Payroll workstream, provide strategic and functional guidance, and help the client navigate design decisions, integrations, testing, cutover, go-live, and stabilization.
This high-visibility role is ideal for an experienced Workday Payroll leader who can drive strategy and execution throughout the implementation lifecycle. The selected consultant will lead the Payroll workstream, advise client stakeholders and project leadership, and provide deep expertise in payroll design, integrations, testing, cutover planning, and go-live readiness. The position is remote with limited travel to New York.
Per contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders and be able to pass the client’s background check.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Workday Payroll workstream through go-live
- Advise the client on payroll design, configuration, and best practices
- Guide integrations between Workday Payroll and third-party systems
- Translate complex PeopleSoft payroll processes into scalable Workday solutions
- Lead client workshops, testing, cutover planning, and knowledge transfer
- Identify risks, dependencies, and process improvement opportunities
Qualifications
- Active Workday Payroll Certification
- Payroll Lead experience on at least three full-cycle Workday Payroll implementations
- Strong understanding of Workday Payroll integrations and downstream systems
- Excellent consulting, communication, and client advisory skills
- Experience guiding clients through testing, cutover, and go-live
- Public sector, higher education, or complex multi-entity payroll experience preferred
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