Workday Project Manager – HCM Implementation (Payroll Focused)

ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions is seeking a Workday Project Manager to lead and stabilize a complex Workday implementation, focusing primarily on Payroll. The role involves unifying efforts across multiple business units, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring a smooth project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Workday Payroll and HCM implementation, helping unify efforts across multiple independently run companies
• Work closely with HR, IT, Finance, and local business leaders to understand unique needs and translate them into cohesive project priorities
• Guide the design and build of global payroll interfaces, ensuring accuracy and compliance across regions
• Manage project plans, dependencies, and risk in a flexible, communicative way — keeping all parties aligned without over-engineering process
• Balance structure and autonomy: help individual companies feel supported, not restricted
• Facilitate transparent updates, issue tracking, and resolution across diverse stakeholders
• Partner with the Sr. HRIS Manager and implementation partner to stabilize the environment and achieve a smooth go-live

Requirements:

• 8+ years of project management experience, including 3-5 years leading Workday Payroll or HCM implementations
• Strong understanding of Workday Payroll, Core HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking, including how they interact with each other
• Proven ability to lead through influence in decentralized or federated organizations
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills — able to tailor approach to different business cultures
• Experience with global or multi-entity payroll integrations
• PMP or Workday certification preferred but not required