Workday Certified Payroll Manager

Workday Certified Payroll Manager at Kognitiv Inc. At Kognitiv Inc., we’re redefining what it means to be a Workday partner. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem, we bring deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a people-first mindset to everything we do. We’re not just building better Workday solutions—we’re building a company where talented people thrive. Ready to do your best work? Join us. Are you a proven leader and Workday Payroll expert ready to drive maximum client value through strategic oversight and intentional team development? What You’ll Own (50% Team/Client Leadership) Strategic Client Partnership: Act as the trusted advisor to key global clients. Oversee client relationships, manage delivery expectations, identify strategic upsell opportunities, and ensure overall client satisfaction. Practice Development & Mentorship: Dedicate significant time (approx. 50%) to actively coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of Workday Consultants. Perform rigorous quality assurance and review of junior team deliverables, fostering technical depth and consulting excellence across the practice. Talent Management: Participate in resource planning, performance reviews, career pathing, and interviewing for the growth of the team. Process Governance: Lead the standardization of implementation methodologies, knowledge sharing, and best practices across the firm to improve efficiency and reduce delivery risk. Commercial Oversight: Manage team utilization targets and project profitability, ensuring a healthy balance between service quality and commercial objectives. What You’ll Drive (50% Billable & Project Oversight) Solution Architecture & Design: Conduct and lead advanced working sessions, translating complex, cross‑functional business requirements into elegant, best‑in‑class Workday architectural solutions. You are the final authority on configuration and solution design. Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation: Oversee the final design, configuration, and testing phases, ensuring deployment readiness, data integrity, and compliance with global payroll and labor laws. Escalation Management: Serve as the final point of escalation for critical production issues, leading root cause analysis and implementing effective, well‑researched corrective measures. What You’ll Bring Experience: 4+ years in a Workday ecosystem, with 2+ years in a formal leadership/management role overseeing a team of consultants. Expertise: Expert-level, deep knowledge of Workday Payroll in any SKU. Leadership & Prioritization: Demonstrated success managing competing priorities, balancing billable demands with team development needs, and maintaining executive composure under pressure. Consultative & Influencing Skills: Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and a proven ability to influence high-level stakeholders, guiding internal teams and clients toward strategic solution agreement. Technical Acumen: Advanced Microsoft Excel and proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., scoping, resource allocation). Environment: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and lead through complexity and change. Travel: Willingness to meet minimal travel requirements (