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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday HCM Payroll Manager - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $126,000.0 - $202,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, System Configuration, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Time Tracking Software, Workday HCM, Workday Payroll, Workday Absence, Workday - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ggd5wz ## About the Role + You enjoy helping organizations design, build , and operationalize an efficient payroll operating model + You are motivated to learn and interested in all things payroll and workforce management, including payroll processing and compliance, compensation and time tracking, integrations with HR and Finance systems, reporting and analytics, and continuous improvement + You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing exceptional experiences. + You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership. + You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members. + You create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities. + You have interest in contributing to the preparation of client proposals and strategies to win new business. + You excel at identifying opportunities to integrate product solutions and resources to improve client service capabilities. + You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries ., + Ability to translate and communicate HR-related issues, risks or challenges to client personnel, including executives. + Supervisory experience of teams including mentoring, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate. + Ability to translate and communicate risk topics and audit issues to client personnel, including executives. + Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring, and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate. Your Educational and Professional Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in relevant academic area or equivalent relevant work experience . + 5 + years working in Human Capital Consulting, Human Resources or Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, or related field , either in professional services or industry. + Workday US Payroll Certification strongly preferred . + Workday Absence, time tracking , etc. certification strongly preferred. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access. + Professional Certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM SCP, PMP or similar strongly preferred. Our Hybrid Workplace Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments. ## Description As a Manager , you'll partner with our clients to identify and manage people & change transformation opportunities. You'll develop strategies to solve complex business problems using new ways of thinking, and devise solutions to support your clients' needs through using the latest tools and methods. You'll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You'll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor and provide performance development to teams as you oversee the successful completion of project work plans., + Collaborating with stakeholders and internal teams to assess current payroll operations and regulatory requirements , gathering business requirements, and designing scalable, optimized processes. + Assisting in the development of payroll and HR transformation strategies including process redesign, o perating model changes, and alignment of HR, time tracking, and financial processes. + Translating business requirements into system configurations, test cases, and training materials for Workday implementation projects. + Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processing efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and controls and recommending practical , scalable solutions that align with business and regulatory requirement s. + Supporting the planning, configuration, and deployment of Workday Payroll and related modules , including but not limited to Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, and absence . + Developing project documentation including design decisions, configuration workbooks, test results, presentations, and client facing deliverables + Staying current on Workday releases payroll technology trends to provide proactive, value-driven insights to clients., For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states - West Virginia, Alaska. 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