via Dice
$120K - 200K a year
Leading the implementation of Workday U.S. Time & Payroll, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance and successful project delivery.
7-10+ years of project management experience in HR/Payroll systems, with deep knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, and experience with Workday or similar systems.
Job Description: Project Manager – Workday U.S. Time & Payroll Remote is fine but should be in PST or Mountain time. Overview : We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of Workday U.S. Time & Payroll. This role will manage the full project lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure a successful go-live for our U.S. workforce. Key Responsibilities · Lead the Workday Time & Payroll implementation from planning to go-live and hypercare. · Create and manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and communications. · Coordinate HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Security, and external Workday consultants. · Oversee system configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities. · Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations (federal, state, local). · Manage integrations (tax filing, benefits, banking, time clocks, etc.). · Drive payroll parallel testing, UAT, and end-to-end validation. · Provide regular updates to leadership and support decision-making. Required Qualifications · 7–10+ years project management experience with HR/Payroll systems. · Strong experience leading Workday Time Tracking and/or Payroll implementations. · Deep understanding of U.S. payroll rules, taxes, and compliance. · Experience managing large-scale payroll projects (10,000+ employees preferred). · Strong communication, coordination, and vendor-management skills. Preferred Qualifications · PMP or Workday Pro certification. · Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or similar payroll integrations.
This job posting was last updated on 1/14/2026