Payroll Implementation Consultant

As a Payroll Implementation Consultant, your main responsibilities will include conducting UAT and parallel testing for our payroll systems, ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll rules, and supporting the payroll management team's operations. You will also create test cases, conduct audits, and collaborate with Workday and ADP implementation partners to ensure a robust payroll process.

To excel in the Payroll Implementation Consultant role, you will need extensive knowledge of Canadian payroll compliance, experience with UAT/testing in a payroll environment for at least 15,000 employees, and familiarity with Workday and ADP systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to analyze diverse perspectives are also vital for this role.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in Canadian payroll processing and a minimum of 7 years as a Workday SME. Extensive experience with testing payroll execution and familiarity with various payroll reports is also essential to succeed in this position.

The work schedule for the Payroll Implementation Consultant role is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the USA and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Our company is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates, and we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to the table. This commitment enhances our workplace culture and drives our success.

In answering this question, detail specific projects you've been involved in where you conducted UAT testing. Describe the methodologies used and any challenges faced. Highlight your ability to identify and resolve issues to ensure a smooth payroll implementation.

Discuss your comprehensive knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and how you've applied it in previous roles. Mention specific compliance measures you implemented, such as tax calculations and audit processes, to showcase your thorough understanding.

Explain your approach to testing payroll execution, focusing on methodologies for handling large groups, such as automated testing and bulk processing. Share your experience with specific tools or software that aid in efficient payroll execution.

Use the STAR method to outline the situation, task, action, and result. Highlight your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities in addressing the issue effectively, showcasing how your solution benefited the implementation process.

Talk about your communication and interpersonal skills, emphasizing how you facilitate cross-team collaboration. Share examples of successful teamwork with Workday, KPMG, or other consultants, focusing on how collaboration led to better outcomes.

Discuss the specific tools you have experience with for payroll reporting, such as Workday reports or ADP tools. Explain your approach to ensuring accuracy, including validation checks and audit practices that you employ.

Explain any relevant experience with SSL transaction data uploads, focusing on your understanding of secure data handling practices and how you've successfully implemented these processes in your past roles.

Discuss your process for developing test cases, including identifying key payroll scenarios and ensuring all potential issues are accounted for. Emphasize the importance of thorough testing to prevent errors in payroll execution.

Highlight the critical elements involved in payroll audit processing, such as comparing configuration settings, reviewing transaction data for accuracy, and implementing corrective measures when discrepancies are found.

Bring together your skills, experience, and passion for payroll systems to explain why you would be a great fit for this position. Mention your commitment to compliance and your proactive approach to problem-solving, showcasing how you can add value to the company.