Workday Payroll Architect / Consultant at Kognitiv Inc.

London, England, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

180880.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workday Payroll, Implementation, Configuration, Strategic Consulting, Project Leadership, Delivery Excellence, Mentorship, Troubleshooting, Communication, Microsoft Excel, Client Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Influence, Adaptability

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

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 Workday Payroll expert ready to drive maximum client value and own complex post-production initiatives? We're looking for experienced Workday Consultants and Architects to partner with our global clients, ensuring they maximize their Workday investment. If you thrive on solving high-complexity problems, mentoring others, and delivering flawless customer service, we want you to Act Like an Owner on our team. This role is for a self-starter who can confidently lead projects from design through deployment across multiple, concurrent clients. You’ll be the trusted expert responsible for turning client requirements into best-in-class Workday solutions. What You'll Own Implementation & Configuration: Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday solutions for global customers, adapting flexibly to their evolving needs across various module(s). Strategic Consulting: Conduct detailed working sessions to gather and analyze business requirements. You’ll assess needs, propose alternative solutions, and advise clients on Workday best practices and process improvements. Project Leadership: Lead medium to high-complexity projects (like acquisitions or Phase X rollouts) through the full lifecycle, managing scope, quality, and timelines. Delivery Excellence: Drive high client satisfaction by building strong relationships and consistently delivering impeccable service, meeting key performance indicators. Mentorship & Knowledge: Act as a mentor, coach, and reviewer for less experienced team members. You'll contribute actively to our knowledge repository, sharing best practices and innovative deployment approaches. Deep Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analysis on client issues and implement effective, well-researched corrective measures. What You'll Bring Experience: 4+ years leading Workday implementations, supporting Workday Post-Production/AMS Services, or as a sophisticated Workday client. Expertise: Deep knowledge of Workday Payroll in any SKUs. Leadership: Proven ability to manage conflicting demands, prioritize without supervision, and lead full-lifecycle projects (scoping, design, go-live). Consultative Skills: Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and proven ability to influence stakeholders, guiding internal and client discussions toward timely solution agreement. Technical Acumen: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required. Environment: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to frequent change. Travel: Willingness to meet minimal travel requirements (

Responsibilities

The role involves designing, configuring, testing, and deploying Workday solutions for global customers while leading medium to high-complexity projects. The consultant will also mentor less experienced team members and ensure high client satisfaction through impeccable service delivery.