Workday Payroll Implementation Lead

KPMG Canada

5 months ago

Expired on27 Mar 2026

Toronto, On, Toronto Census Division, On; Ontario, Canada

Job description & requirements

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?

Our Workday team is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

What you will do

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex HR technology and implementation concepts
  • Work with a wide range of clients to implement Workday Payroll and lead client project teams to deliver successful engagements
  • Deliver and manage project to budget
  • Provide quality service and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve high quality deliverables within expected timeframes
  • Work across various stakeholder groups including end users, functional teams, operations, infrastructure, etc. to transfer knowledge and resolve problems
  • Prepare reports and/or presentations to keep KPMG, client leaders and/or relevant stakeholders apprised of the overall project status
  • Focus on deliverables and client business priorities
  • Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge.
  • Keep up to date with current developments and trends in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge
  • Provide production cutover/transition support and production support assistance
  • Become an expert in Workday payroll and contribute to share your product knowledge, skills, and learnings with others within the IT Advisory and Management Consulting Practices
  • Canadian travel may be required

What you bring to the role

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • At least 3-5 years of implementation experience focused enterprise payroll solutions with at least one full life cycle implementation (Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Ultimate Software, Ceridian, ADP or other similar software)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to clearly identify and articulate the problem and develop solutions to address client requirements
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Experience working directly with clients (both functional land technical stakeholders)
  • Workday payroll certification (definite asset)

Location :

Toronto, Toronto Census Division, On; Ontario, Canada

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