CAN Workday Functional Payroll Consultant

TEKsystems has a short term contract for a Workday Payroll Consultant with strong Functional Configuration expeirnce within Canadian Payroll and some US. Our current customer is seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant to provide immediate configuration and support following a recent Workday go-live (was in June). This consultant will focus primarily on resolving critical Canadian payroll issues that currently require manual intervention, while also supporting some U.S. payroll configuration as needed. This is a hands-on functional configuration role for a Workday payroll expert who can quickly assess existing configurations, identify gaps, troubleshoot complex payroll scenarios, and implement practical solutions. The initial engagement is expected to last approximately 1 - 2 months, with potential for longer-term Workday platform support. This role can be performed remotely, anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. Core hours are generally 9:00 - 5:00 Mountain time. Job Duties: Diagnose and resolve critical Workday Canadian payroll configuration issues. Correct payroll calculations that currently require manual processing. Review existing configurations and identify missed or incomplete business requirements. Configure and troubleshoot Canadian statutory pay calculations. Resolve skills-based pay calculation issues. Correct PTO accrual configurations, balances, and related payroll impacts. Support U.S. payroll configuration and troubleshooting when needed. Ask targeted questions to uncover configuration gaps and downstream impacts. Evaluate issues across payroll processes, integrations, eligibility rules, and calculations. Recommend sustainable solutions that reduce manual work and improve payroll accuracy. Partner with payroll, HRIS, and business stakeholders to prioritize urgent issues. Document configuration changes, decisions, open risks, and recommended next steps. Help define the remaining scope and level of effort for payroll stabilization. Required Skills: Extensive hands-on experience configuring Workday Payroll. Demonstrated expertise in Canadian payroll configuration and processing. Strong working knowledge of Canadian payroll requirements, including statutory pay. Experience troubleshooting complex payroll calculations and production issues. Ability to independently assess existing Workday configurations and implement corrections. Experience supporting payroll environments with varying employee populations and seasonal workforce changes. Ability to communicate technical payroll issues clearly to payroll and business stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience configuring and supporting U.S. Payroll in Workday. Previous experience stabilizing payroll after a Workday implementation or go-live. Experience with skills-based pay, PTO accruals, and complex eligibility or calculation rules. Experience supporting large, multi-entity, or seasonal organizations. Ability to provide longer-term Workday platform support after the initial engagement. Employee population: Approximately 800 Canadian employees currently, increasing to roughly 5,000 during winter operations. We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following: Medical, Dental & Vision 401(k)/Roth Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D Short and long-term disability HSA & DCFSA Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Broomfield, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $120.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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