Payroll Functional Lead – Workday Implementation

Overview

The Squires Group is seeking a Payroll Functional Lead for a large-scale Workday Payroll implementation for a major metropolitan government organization The project is in its early phases, giving you real influence over solution design, process decisions, and long-term success. You’ll work alongside a seasoned consulting team while helping modernize payroll operations that impact thousands of employees and the communities they serve.

The work is primarily remote, with 30%-50% travel to the Pacific Northwest. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Payroll Functional Lead for a full Workday platform implementation
• Lead payroll design sessions, configuration decisions, and validations
• Partner with HR, Finance, and technical teams to ensure seamless payroll processing
• Own end-to-end payroll lifecycle activities including testing, parallel runs, and go-live readiness
• Provide functional leadership and mentorship across the project team

Qualifications

• Strong Workday Payroll implementation experience (public sector experience is a plus)
• Proven ability to lead functional design and client-facing discussions
• Experience supporting go-lives and post‑production stabilization
• Willingness to travel up to 30–50%
• Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.:
1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.
2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."
3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.