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It’s who you are, fundamentally, as a person. We prize diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Whatever your unique qualities,
We are seeking a Workday Payroll Lead with expertise in Canadian Payroll and Workday Payroll implementations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing, deploying,
It’s not just what you know or where you’ve been that propels success at Accenture: It’s who you are, fundamentally, as a person. We prize diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Whatever your unique qualities, a few key traits should apply: You’re passionate about technology and motivated to apply the latest technology trends. You’re proactive and collaborative; a leader with effective communication skills. You’re driven by new challenges and are motivated to improve. You’re a creative problem solver with the flexibility to navigate uncertainty. You’re focused on the future with a desire to develop inclusive, responsible and sustainable solutions to complex challenges.
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Responsibilities
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Lead or support the payroll workstream in Workday implementation projects.
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Design and deploy Workday Payroll solutions, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
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Manage Workday Payroll configurations, updates, and migrations to production.
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Provide support for payroll processes, including post-payroll activities (e.g., posting, bank transfers, paychecks).
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Address legal, regulatory, and year-end reporting requirements in Workday.
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Research and resolve Workday Payroll issues and support new client requirements.
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Manage small onshore and offshore functional teams.
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Advise clients on industry standards, leading practices, and innovative solutions.
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Demonstrate design options through prototyping and apply Workday/Accenture methodologies.
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Provide project status updates to the Project Manager and manage client relationships.
Requirements
~1 min readWorkday Partner Certification
Minimum of 3 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience.
Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience in a Senior Consultant or similar role.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
English is required for this position as this role will be aligned to multi-national teams where English is the common language across our Global Enterprise. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking multi-national teams, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.
Nice to Have
~1 min readExperience in Canadian Payroll processing.
Strong knowledge of US Payroll processes.
Demonstrated understanding of HR functions and processes.
Proven ability to manage risks, budgets, and resources in complex global engagements.
Competitive benefits, including a fair and balanced parental leave policy.
Fantastic opportunities to develop your career across industries with local and global clients.
Performance achievement and career mentorship: our performance management process focuses on your strengths, progress and career possibilities.
Opportunities to get involved in corporate citizenship initiatives, from volunteering to charity work.
Visit us at www.accenture.com
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
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- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
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