Senior Consultant, Workday - Payroll

Posted 24 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Montreal, QC

Job Description

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

You will assist in multiple client service delivery teams to execute on deliverables associated with Workday Payroll implementation and upgrade projects in compliance with firm and practice unit service delivery standards.
Understand and gap functional requirements to capabilities of the system to propose technology solutions and appropriate workarounds.
You will configure the Workday solution, assist with configuration and testing of integrations between Workday and benefit providers, payroll systems and other third party solutions, help to convert legacy data into Workday, and gain ongoing feedback from clients on the developed solution within an Agile development environment.
You will contribute to the end-to-end business process testing of new Workday Payroll solutions and various testing requirements including preparation of test scenarios and test scripts and validations of test results across Unit, Quality Assurance and System Integration testing.
You will provide production cutover/transition support and production support assistance.
You will prepare reports and presentations for KPMG and client leaders to keep relevant stakeholders apprised of overall project status.
Work across various stakeholder groups including end users, functional teams, operations, infrastructure, etc. to transfer knowledge and resolve problems.
You will become an expert in the Workday Payroll product suite and contribute to internal training to share product knowledge, skills, and learning's with others within the IT Advisory and Management Consulting Practices.

What you bring to the role

You will have a Bachelors degree from an accredited university and three to five (3 - 5) years of experience implementing enterprise payroll solutions with at least one full life cycle implementation and thorough understanding of payroll processes, best practices, and regulations.
You will have exposure to a variety of technology solutions from vendors including Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Ultimate Software, ADP, Ceridian or similar vendors. Successful completion of the Workday Payroll Certification is a definite asset.
You will have superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate with client stakeholders, work closely in a collaborative team environment, and lead teams and project deliverables.
You should have experience working in a client facing role with both technical and functional stakeholders with strong relationship management skills and a passion for client satisfaction and delivery excellence.
Canadian travel is required, with occasional international travel a possibility.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.