Workday Functional Payroll - Time & Absence

Kforce's direct client has an immediate need for an experienced Workday Functional Payroll, Time & Absence Consultant for a 6 month/contract assignment onsite (5 days a week) in Parsippany, NJ or Philadelphia, PA. Summary: The Workday Functional Payroll Consultant will provide hands-on support across payroll operations, testing, and configuration during a defined contract period. This role will focus on Workday payroll upgrades, complex compliance requirements (including FLSA and union rules), and close collaboration with an existing payroll team to ensure accuracy, stability, and timely delivery. This is a high-touch, on-site role requiring strong functional expertise in Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence, as well as proven experience operating in complex, regulated payroll environments. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute testing for Workday payroll and related system upgrades
• Validate payroll functionality during upgrades, including overtime (OT) rules and downstream payroll impacts
• Ensure ongoing compliance with complex FLSA pay cycles and regulatory requirements
• Support payroll upgrade activities, including issue identification, remediation, and validation
• Work closely with an existing payroll team member to balance workload and ensure continuity
• Provide hands-on support for payroll configuration changes and testing cycles
• Partner with the account manager to support resume review and candidate evaluation as needed
• Communicate clearly with business, HR, and payroll stakeholders on risks, changes, and outcomes
• Workday Certifications in Payroll Time & Absence highly desired.
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll
• Demonstrated expertise in FLSA compliance and complex payroll cycles
• Experience configuring Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules
• Proven ability to manage complex payroll calculations and testing scenarios
• Experience supporting payroll environments with union or CBA-driven requirements
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Able to work onsite, five days per week in Parsippany or Philadelphia areas
• Schedule flexibility may be considered after a period of established trust and performance

• Prior experience supporting Workday payroll upgrades or major releases
• Experience in highly regulated or multi-site payroll environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills