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Kognitiv Inc.

Workday Payroll Architect / Consultant

Posted 2 Months Ago
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Remote
Hiring Remotely in Canada
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Canada
Senior level
Lead and support Workday Payroll implementations and post-production support: gather requirements, configure Payroll and Security, build reports/dashboards/calculated fields, test, troubleshoot, deliver client knowledge transfer, and drive process improvements while meeting SLAs and client satisfaction targets.
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At Kognitiv Inc., we’re redefining what it means to be a Workday partner. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem, we bring deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a people-first mindset to everything we do. We’re not just building better Workday solutions—we’re building a company where talented people thrive.

Ready to do your best work? Join us.

Are you a Workday Payroll expert who loves solving complex puzzles, optimizing systems, and delivering "aha!" moments to clients? At Kognitiv, we don’t just implement technology—we help organizations thrive.

We are looking for driven Workday Payroll Consultants and Architects who bring deep configuration expertise, sharp analytical thinking, and a passion for exceptional customer service. In this role, you’ll partner directly with clients across Post-Production and AMS environments to transform their Workday Payroll processes, solve intricate challenge, and drive maximum value from their Workday investment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Culture of Ownership: Live our core value to "act like an owner." You'll have the autonomy to make decisions, drive solutions, and directly impact client success.
  • Continuous Innovation: Stay at the forefront of Workday features, share best practices, and contribute directly to our team's collective knowledge.
  • Flexibility & Remote-First: Work with distributed, high-performing teams across parallel projects—with minimal travel requirements (<5% annually).

What You’ll Do (Your Impact)

  • Architect & Configure Solutions: Design, build, test, and deploy customized solutions within the Workday Payroll module, including security setup, custom reports, dashboards, and complex calculated fields.
  • Drive Client Success: Host collaborative working sessions to gather business requirements, analyze client needs, and offer strategic recommendations or process improvements that align with Workday best practices.
  • Troubleshoot & Optimize: Conduct root-cause analysis on data, processes, business logic, and configuration issues, developing clear corrective action plans.
  • Partner & Knowledge Transfer: Guide client teams through testing, deliver documentation, and empower stakeholders to take full advantage of their Workday footprint.
  • Collaborate & Mentor: Work alongside internal peers on fast-paced, multi-client engagements while coaching newer team members in your areas of expertise.

What We’re Looking For

  • Workday Expertise: 3+ years of experience leading Workday deployments, supporting Post-Production/AMS Services, or managing Workday Payroll as an end-user client.
  • Technical Mastery: Proven ability to configure Workday Payroll and Security, as well as build Custom Reports, Dashboards, and Calculated Fields.
  • Consulting & Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communicator who can facilitate workshops, present solutions to business leaders, and create user-friendly technical documentation.
  • Agility & Independence: Comfortable prioritizing conflicting demands across multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
  • Analytical Mindset: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a curious approach to continuous skill-building.
  • Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 5% per year as needed.

Kognitiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Kognitiv will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.


Work Authorization

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Kognitiv.


Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Kognitiv or an affiliated Kognitiv business may not be eligible for consideration.


Estimated Application Deadline

This job postings' application deadline is an estimate, but ultimately the fill date is flexible and the job will remain open until filled. Any updates on deadlines will be communicated through this job posting.


2026-09-24

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