Workday Payroll Manager

Workday Payroll Manager – 6 Month Contract

Hale International is seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Manager for a full-time, remote contract assignment. This hands-on role will provide interim coverage while the organization recruits a permanent hire. The successful consultant will manage multiple bi-weekly payrolls, coordinate the payroll team, support users, and ensure payroll operations run smoothly within Workday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee two separate bi-weekly payrolls.
• Coordinate the day-to-day workload of a small payroll team.
• Provide hands-on support to payroll users, answering questions and resolving payroll-related issues.
• Support payroll processing and tax activities within Workday.
• Work closely with Finance and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Assist with issue resolution following a recent Workday implementation.
• Provide knowledge transfer and support throughout the transition and handover period.

Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll.
• Previous experience as a Payroll Manager or in a comparable payroll leadership role.
• Proven experience managing bi-weekly payrolls and coordinating a small payroll team.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and user support.
• Experience with California payroll requirements.
• Knowledge of California pension and retirement programs, with CalPERS experience highly preferred.
• Higher education experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity rather than solely providing high-level management.

This contract offers an opportunity to take ownership of an established payroll function, support a recently implemented Workday environment, and provide stability during an important transition period. If you are an experienced Workday Payroll Manager who can quickly take ownership and provide hands-on support, we want to hear from you.