Workday Payroll Architect / Consultant

About the role

Kognitiv Inc. is seeking a Workday Consultant and Architect with 4+ years of experience leading Workday implementations, supporting Workday Post-Production/AMS Services, or as a sophisticated Workday client. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to frequent change, and be willing to meet minimal travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implementation & Configuration: Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday solutions for global customers, adapting flexibly to their evolving needs across various modules.
• Strategic Consulting: Conduct detailed working sessions to gather and analyze business requirements, assess needs, propose alternative solutions, and advise clients on Workday best practices and process improvements.
• Project Leadership: Lead medium to high-complexity projects (like acquisitions or Phase X rollouts) through the full lifecycle, managing scope, quality, and timelines.
• Delivery Excellence: Drive high client satisfaction by building strong relationships and consistently delivering impeccable service, meeting key performance indicators.
• Mentorship & Knowledge: Act as a mentor, coach, and reviewer for less experienced team members, contributing to the knowledge repository and sharing best practices and innovative deployment approaches.
• Deep Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analysis on client issues and implement effective, well-researched corrective measures.

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years leading Workday implementations, supporting Workday Post-Production/AMS Services, or as a sophisticated Workday client.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of Workday Payroll in any SKUs.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage conflicting demands, prioritize without supervision, and lead full-lifecycle projects (scoping, design, go-live).
• Consultative Skills: Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and proven ability to influence stakeholders, guiding internal and client discussions toward timely solution agreement.
• Technical Acumen: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Workday administration and configuration tools.

Benefits

Kognitiv offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For details, visit our careers website at careers.kognitivinc.com/benefits.

Pay

USA Pay Range: $76,000 USD - $180,880 USD
Pay Transparency Statement: Kognitiv is committed to a transparent and equitable compensation structure, which is determined by a variety of factors including skill set, experience, education, market data, and internal equity. Candidates invited to a recruiter screen can expect a candid discussion of our compensation philosophy, the specific salary range for this position, and the variable pay opportunities that may be available for this role.

Schedule

Minimal travel requirements (