Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking Optimization Senior Consultant
Guidehouse Open · verified Oct 19, 2026 At a glance
Senior Payroll role at Guidehouse. US - VA, McLean · full-time · $113,000–$188,000 base.
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Support Workday optimization through production issue support, planned tenant reviews and later-phase deployments
- Shape and build solutions for clients improving their Workday tenant
- Take part in the Workday practice’s optimization program, from initial reviews through broader transformations
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree plus three years in payroll work with Workday or another ERP, or a master’s degree plus one year
- You have at least two years of professional experience with Workday
- Relevant payroll experience can replace a degree, with seven years required if you have no degree
Who this fits
This senior consulting role suits someone with Workday payroll experience who can lead solution design and development. Expect travel of up to a quarter of your time, with most work done from home or a Guidehouse office; on-site support may be needed for key milestones.
From the employer
Job Family:
SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
From initial assessments to entire transformations, you'll deliver Workday solutions to equip organizations with the information they need to optimize their Workday environments
As a Workday Payroll/Absence/Time Tracking Optimization Senior Consultant at Guidehouse, you will:
Manage in the Optimization program for the Workday Practice. This includes activities related to production support, planned assessments, and Phase X deployments
Be responsible for leading the design and development of solutions for our customers who are optimizing their Workday tenant
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of experience using Workday Payroll or other ERPs in a Payroll capacity, preferably in post-production support; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of ONE (1) year of experience using Workday Payroll or other ERPs in a Payroll capacity, preferably in post-production support. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as no degree with SEVEN (7) years of experience using Workday Payroll or other ERPs in a Payroll capacity, preferably in post-production support
A MINIMUM of TWO (2) years of work experience with Workday
Up to 25% travel with a focus on work from home and/or Guidehouse office; consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Workday Public Sector experience preferred
Current holder of an active Workday Payroll Certification
Extensive knowledge using Microsoft products
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.