Workday Payroll and Time & Attendance Consultant

Location: On-site (Washington, D.C. area) / Hybrid - Must be open to hybrid/on-site support during initial transition.

Engagement Type: Contract

About the Opportunity:

We are supporting a large enterprise client (10,000+ employees) currently in the final stages of a Workday HCM/Payroll deployment, with a go-live planned for June 20, 2025. The organization is moving from a managed service model to in-house payroll operations for the first time and is seeking post-go-live support to ensure a smooth transition.

This is a high-visibility engagement, ideal for consultants who thrive in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments and can provide immediate value in Payroll and Time & Attendance areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver post-go-live support for Workday Payroll and Time & Attendance modules

Act as a functional expert, assisting internal teams that are still building in-house knowledge

Troubleshoot integration issues, payroll errors, and T&A data inconsistencies

Provide real-time guidance, training, and best practices to end users and internal stakeholders

Assist with testing, validation, and issue resolution related to payroll processes

Ensure stable operations in the immediate weeks following go-live

Be available on-site in the McLean, VA area as needed during critical support periods Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

5+ years of experience with Workday Payroll and Time & Attendance

Hands-on experience providing post-go-live support or working in stabilization phases

Strong troubleshooting skills, especially around Workday integrations and payroll processing

Solid understanding of U.S. payroll compliance, deductions, tax rules, and calendar processing

Comfortable supporting users with limited Workday experience

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Must be open to hybrid/on-site support during initial transition Nice to Have:

Prior experience with clients migrating from ADP to Workday

Familiarity with AMS (Application Management Services) support models

Background in large enterprise or healthcare-related environments Benefits

Opportunity to step into a critical support role at a transformative moment

High-impact project with visibility across functional and leadership teams

Flexibility to convert into a longer-term AMS engagement