Workday Payroll Functional Consultant

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workday systems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

• We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
• We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
• Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

We are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant with a strong background in US and Canadian Payroll configuration and support. You will play a key role in implementing, optimizing, and supporting Workday Payroll solutions for our clients.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor—guiding clients through best practices, helping them enhance their existing configurations, and ensuring smooth, compliant payroll operations across their Workday landscape.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives on solving complex payroll challenges and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the deployment, configuration, and post-implementation support of Workday Payroll solutions, with a focus on

  US/Canadian Payroll.

• Partner with client Payroll leads to analyze, enhance, and expand existing Payroll configurations and business processes.

• Manage functional adjustments and configuration updates while evaluating downstream impacts across modules.

• Support clients in troubleshooting payroll issues and optimizing system performance.

• Collaborate closely with internal and client teams across Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking to ensure seamless integrations and accurate processing.

• Prioritize and respond to client cases, maintaining a high level of service delivery.

Must have Skills Required

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration, including US and Canadian Payroll.

• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting in the Canadian/US context.

• Proven experience managing payroll processes using Strada Payroll systems

• Proven ability to review, analyze, and refine existing payroll configurations and processes.

• Proficiency in Workday modules related to Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal and time management abilities with a proven record of meeting deliverables.

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to see the broader business context.

• Fluent in English

Other Qualifications/Skills that will be beneficial but not mandatory

• College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems

• Exposure to global payroll implementations beyond the US/Canada.

• Familiarity with Workday reporting tools and business process configuration.

As this is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in the US/Canada, so long as you are authorised to work in the country you reside in without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.