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Workday Payroll AMS Lead Consultant
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$111.6K - $223.2K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Workday Payroll AMS Lead Consultant
Marsh McLennan
Role Description We’re looking for a Workday Payroll AMS Lead Consultant to join our team and play a key role in supporting clients with complex Workday Payroll needs in a fast-moving Application Management Services (AMS) environment. This role is ideal for an experienced Workday professional with deep expertise in Payroll, ideally including Canadian Payroll, who can also bring broader knowledge across related areas such as Time Tracking and Absence. As a Lead Consultant, you’ll serve as a senior functional expert, escalation point, and trusted advisor to both clients and internal team members. This is not a direct people management role, but it does require someone who can mentor others, provide guidance, and help the team navigate issues with confidence and professionalism. What You’ll Do - Lead and support Workday Payroll client engagements within an AMS model - Act as a subject matter expert in Workday Payroll, with a strong preference for Canadian Payroll - Troubleshoot and resolve urgent or complex payroll-related issues in a timely manner - Support adjacent functional areas such as Time Tracking and Absence, where applicable - Serve as an escalation point for consultants and help guide issue resolution - Deliver a high level of client service by providing not just solutions, but also thoughtful advice and consultation - Translate technical or complex system issues into clear, client-friendly communication - Manage and prioritize multiple tickets, requests, and competing demands in a dynamic environment - Collaborate closely with colleagues across the team to ensure quality, responsiveness, and strong client outcomes - Mentor and coach less experienced consultants as needed Qualifications - Strong experience with Workday Payroll - Experience working in a consulting, support, or client-facing Workday environment - Ability to operate as a senior-level resource and trusted advisor - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - Experience handling issue resolution in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment Preferred Experience - Experience with Canadian Payroll - Exposure to Time Tracking and/or Absence - Previous experience in an AMS/support model - Workday implementation experience or experience supporting Workday Payroll on the client side Who You Are - Comfortable working in ambiguous, less structured environments - Highly organized and able to shift between priorities quickly - Customer-focused, with a mindset of going beyond ticket completion to deliver real value - Proactive, responsive, and calm under pressure - A clear and polished communicator who can explain complex topics simply - Collaborative and willing to jump in where needed - Mature in your career and confident in mentoring others Benefits - Competitive total rewards package - Health and welfare benefits - Tuition assistance - 401K savings and other retirement programs - Employee assistance programs Work Authorization This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without current or future sponsorship. Salary Range The applicable base salary range for this role is $111,600 to $223,200. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. Applications Applications will be accepted until: June 30, 2026.
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