Workday Payroll - Sr Manager

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17 Locations
In-Office or Remote
130K-222K Annually
Senior level
Consulting
The Role
Leads Workday Payroll implementation engagements for consulting clients, overseeing planning, configuration, design, build, conversion, training, testing, go-live, and post-production support. Manages client and internal teams, contributes across multiple projects, develops documentation, supports project management and technical staff development, and builds trusted stakeholder relationships. Requires substantial Workday Payroll implementation expertise, Workday Payroll certification, HR transformation consulting experience, and up to 50% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. 
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

You’ve gained valuable technical expertise in the vibrant consulting arena. But you find yourself wondering what’s next on your career agenda. You want to continue developing your current skills…but you want to step it up a notch. Huron has your answer—our Technical Manager position.

Our tech managers perform a wide range of functions such as working in conjunction with other Huron and client team members—and leading the implementation life cycle (including planning, configuration, design, build, conversion, training, go-live and post-production support). It’s a highly-dynamic position—with considerable visibility.

One trait that describes our ideal technical manager candidate is highly-capable. We seek out team players who consistently execute well-developed talents and embrace career growth. Maybe your forte involves project management methodology…or maybe complex design document creation. Perhaps you excel in end-user training development and execution…business process modification identification…or testing approaches for script development and execution. Whatever your unique talents, whatever your passion—in design, creation, and leadership—we’ve got you covered.

Qualifications:

  • Workday HCM certification - Payroll
  • Prior management consulting experience in HR transformation
  • Should have 8-10 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience.
  • Leading large scale clients preferably in Higher Ed/University settings is a huge plus
  • Excellent communication skills - oral and written - and the interpersonal skills needed to quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration
  • The ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project management and technical dimensions
  • The ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project management and technical dimensions
  • The ability to contribute on multiple projects of differing scale and duration
  • Strong analytical skills used to translate information from meetings into documentation that can be shared with meeting participants and project teams
  • A desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% when requested by the client

The estimated base salary range for this job is $130,000 - $190,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $156,000 - $222,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position LevelSenior Manager

CountryUnited States of America

Skills Required

  • Workday HCM certification in Payroll
  • Prior management consulting experience in HR transformation
  • 8–10 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience
  • Experience leading large-scale clients in higher education or university settings
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills for establishing collaborative relationships
  • Ability to train and support professional development of staff in project management and technical areas
  • Ability to contribute to multiple projects of differing scale and duration
  • Strong analytical skills for translating meeting information into project documentation
  • Willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% when requested by the client

Huron Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huron and has not been reviewed or approved by Huron.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a company 401(k) match positioned as a core element of total rewards, signaling strong long‑term savings support. Company materials and filings describe a competitive match structure with broad availability.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan provides company‑matched RSUs on purchased shares and is broadly accessible across the workforce, indicating meaningful equity participation. Company filings outline the plan’s match design and wide eligibility.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies emphasize flexible/unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave with caregiving resources, reflecting expansive time‑off options. Careers and benefits pages present flexibility and time away as core components of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
3,753 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve.

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