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Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. \nJoin our team as the expert you are now and create your future.\nHuron's Digital capability is seeking a Workday Payroll AMS Consultant (Manager) to join our growing Workday Application Management Services (AMS) team. This role is ideal for an experienced Workday Payroll professional who thrives in a post-production support environment and enjoys partnering with clients to optimize their Workday investment.As a Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, leading complex Payroll support activities, troubleshooting issues, delivering configuration enhancements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep Workday Payroll expertise, strong North American payroll operations knowledge, and the ability to independently solve complex functional and business challenges.\nRequired\nMinimum 5+ years of proven experience implementing, configuring, or supporting Workday Payroll, with hands-on ownership in a production or post-production (AMS) environment.\nDemonstrated experience serving as a functional subject matter expert for Workday Payroll, including payroll configuration, payroll processing, payroll calculations, tax setup, garnishments, payroll integrations, and compliance-related activities.\nHands-on experience providing post-production support, including troubleshooting complex payroll issues, performing root cause analysis, and delivering sustainable solutions in a client-facing environment.\n5+ years of experience analyzing payroll and business requirements, producing functional specifications, supporting testing activities, troubleshooting production issues, and partnering directly with client payroll, HR, and finance stakeholders.\nStrong understanding of North American payroll operations, including U.S. payroll processes, tax regulations, payroll calendars, year-end activities, garnishments, and compliance requirements.\nExperience supporting ongoing optimization, enhancements, release management activities, and issue resolution as part of an Application Managed Services (AMS), Post Production Support (PPS), or managed support model.\nExperience leading client-facing discussions, providing strategic guidance, and serving as a trusted advisor on payroll-related business processes and Workday best practices.\nBachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.\nNo travel required, unless requested by the client.\n\nPreferred Skills & Experienc e\nHolds an active Workday Payroll Certification.\nPrior experience supporting Workday Payroll in AMS, PPS, or Managed Services environments, including Tier 3 production support.\nExperience supporting related Workday modules, including Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, or Integrations.\nStrong knowledge of Workday release management, feature adoption, and impact analysis for Payroll-related functionality.\nExperience supporting medium to large-scale Workday Payroll environments with complex organizational structures, multiple pay groups, and regulatory requirements.\nPrior team leadership or mentoring experience, including reviewing work, coaching consultants, and supporting knowledge transfer within an AMS delivery model.\nConsulting experience within a professional services organization supporting multiple clients simultaneously.\nStrong communication, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills with the ability to build trust and influence decision-making.\nThe estimated base salary range for this job is $135,000 - $165,000 (USD). The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $162,000 - $198,000 (USD). The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. 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