Remote Workday Global Payroll Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UST is a mission-driven company that transforms lives through technology. They are seeking a Workday Global Payroll Consultant to support the design and deployment of international payroll solutions, leveraging third-party providers to enhance payroll processing and integration.ResponsibilitiesServe as the functional lead for global payroll design, defining how Workday supports payroll processing through third-party providersTranslate business requirements into end-to-end payroll process designs spanning Workday and external payroll systemsConfigure Workday Payroll components where required to support third-party payroll models, including:Payroll inputs and outputsPay groups and payroll calendarsEarning and deduction structures aligned to vendor requirementsData structures supporting outbound and inbound integrationsDefine and document:Payroll data flows (Workday vendor Workday)Country-specific payroll considerations and dependenciesRoles and responsibilities across HR, Payroll, and vendor teamsPartner with integration teams to ensure interfaces are designed and built in alignment with payroll requirements, including:Worker and organizational data exportsCompensation, benefits, and time data feedsPayroll results inbound integrationsCollaborate directly with global payroll vendors (ADP, CloudPay, etc.) to align on:File specifications and data mappingPayroll calendars and cutoffsData validation and processing expectationsSupport global payroll testing cycles, including:Parallel payroll testingPayroll input/output validationIssue triage across Workday, integration, and vendor teamsIdentify and resolve gaps between Workday configuration and vendor payroll requirementsAdvise clients on global payroll operating model decisions, including:Centralized vs decentralized payrollStandardization vs localizationGovernance and ownership across regionsProvide post-go-live support, helping stabilize payroll operations and optimize integrationsContribute to development of global payroll accelerators, templates, and best practicesSkills510+ years of experience in global payroll, HCM consulting, or payroll transformation initiativesHands-on experience supporting Workday deployments integrated with third-party payroll providers (e.g., ADP GlobalView, ADP Celergo, CloudPay, Safeguard, etc.)Experience configuring Workday Payroll components in support of third-party payroll integrations (not full in-country payroll processing)Strong understanding of payroll inputs, outputs, and data dependenciesStrong understanding of payroll calendars, cutoffs, and processing cyclesStrong understanding of multi-country payroll considerationsExperience working with global payroll vendors and service providersExperience working with integration teams (functional collaboration, not development)Experience with data mapping and payroll file validationExperience supporting payroll testing (parallel runs, reconciliation)Experience with multi-country or global deploymentsStrong client-facing communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholdersExperience with ADP GlobalView, ADP Celergo, CloudPay, or similar platformsWorkday HCM or Payroll certificationExperience supporting global Workday deployments across multiple regionsUnderstanding of integration concepts (e.g., EIB, PECI) without being a technical developerBenefitsFull-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per yearReceive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)10 paid holidaysAre eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury dutyEligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matchingEligible for medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefitsRegular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefitsParticipate in a Health Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelinesBenefits offerings vary in Puerto RicoPart-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matchingFull-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)Full-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) program with employer matchingFull-time temporary employees and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurancePart-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid .