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Workday Payroll Optimization Senior Consultant

Guidehouse
GH Office: Tysons Corner, VA (Headquarters), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Mar 2026
💰 $188,000/yr($113,000/yr$188,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

  • From initial assessments to entire transformations, you'll deliver Workday solutions to equip organizations with the information they need to optimize their Workday environments.

  • As a Workday Payroll Optimization Senior Consultant at Guidehouse, you will:

  • Manage in the Optimization program for the Workday Practice. This includes activities related to production support, planned assessments, and Phase X deployments

  • Be responsible for leading the design and development of solutions for our customers who are optimizing their Workday tenant


What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of experience using Workday Payroll or other ERPs in a Payroll capacity, preferably in post production support; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of ONE (1) year of experience using Workday Payroll or other ERPs in a Payroll capacity, preferably in post production support. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as no degree with SEVEN (7) years of experience using Workday Payroll or other ERPs in a Payroll capacity, preferably in post production support

  • A MINIMUM of TWO (2) years of work experience with Workday

  • Up to 25% travel with a focus on work from home and/or Guidehouse office; consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Workday Public Sector experience preferred

  • Current holder of an active Workday Payroll Certification

  • Extensive knowledge using Microsoft products

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event

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