[Remote] Workday Principal Consultant - Payroll

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avaap is seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Lead / Principal Consultant to join our growing team. The Principal Consultant will be responsible for assessing issues in the customer's production tenant and providing solutions that meet business needs while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.ResponsibilitiesAssess issues in the respective area(s) of the customer's production tenant and initiate the iterative process of testing to provide an ultimate solution that meets the customer's business needsBuild relationships with customer subject matter experts while partnering with colleagues if necessaryConfirm that solution design presented to the client meets the requirements of the project across multiple functional areasDocument delivered solutions and provide knowledge transfer to customers on acceptable solutionsConvey complex solutions of varying degrees to non-technical usersBuild long term, productive customer relationshipsSkillsPossess a strong understanding of US Payroll, including settlement, taxes, and all regulations applicable regulations at the federal, state and local level(s) in which the customer conducts businessWorkday US Payroll certification REQUIRED, including additional certification(s) in either Workday Absence and/or Time TrackingConfirm that solution design presented to the client meets the requirements of the project across multiple functional areasDemonstrated ability to document delivered solutions, and provide knowledge transfer to customers on acceptable solutionsDemonstrated ability to convey complex solutions of varying degrees to non-technical usersDemonstrated ability to build long term, productive customer relationshipsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent teamwork and interpersonal skillsMust have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectivelyMust be able to perform work indoors and remain stationary at a computerAbility to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environmentPassion for exceptional customer service and collaborationAbility to work remotely or out of one of Avaap's physical office locationsCurrent permanent U.S. work authorization requiredPreference for Workday HCM consulting, and/or industry experiencePrevious consulting experience with SaaS systems is highly preferredBenefitsOpen PTOCompetitive vision, dental, and medical, including fertility coveragePaid parental leave401(k) matchCompany-paid disability and life benefitsEmployee Assistance Program, including behavioral health servicesFitness stipendCompany OverviewAvaap is a technology and management consulting firm that helps organizations modernize systems, transform processes, and drive meaningful outcomes. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.avaap.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAvaap has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 15 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.