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Workday US Payroll Lead

The Planet Group
Indianapolis, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Job Details: Workday US Payroll Lead

  • As a Workday Payroll Lead, you’ll work in a team to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base, typically leading a project workstream.

  • You will be expected to work independently at a lead level.

  • You will build relationships with customers, shaping and delivering solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose, and commercially viable.

  • You’ll provide expert guidance, understanding customer business requirements and offering best practice solutions.

Must Have Requirements:

  • Recent Workday US Payroll end to end implementation experience

  • Knowledge of payroll regulatory requirements (Tax, Garnishments, Common Pay Master)

  • Experience with retirement benefits (401K, etc.), payroll processing, Unions/CBAs, or payroll accounting

  • Launch Express / Launch experience

  • Prior consulting experience with enterprise clients

  • Strong customer communication and leadership skills

  • E2E implementation experience from within the past 2-3 years

  • Needs to be able to work EST hours

  • Proactive communication with the team, manager, and clients

  • Open to working on multiple projects

  • Active Workday US Payroll certification

Co Size: Global professional services and technology consulting organization

Reasons to work here:

  • Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale Workday Payroll implementations

  • Collaborative, global Workday practice with strong delivery reputation

  • Fully remote flexibility and exposure to high impact client projects



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