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Workday Payroll Associate Manager

Alberta, Canada, British Columbia, Canada, Nova Scotia, Canada, Ontario, Canada, United States
Remote
Posted Aug 13, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

You will implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday payroll solutions for a global customer base while building strong client relationships. Additionally, you will provide guidance to customers, support junior team members, and ensure solutions are commercially viable and aligned with business needs.

Job details

Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger. As a Workday Payroll Associate Manager in Kainos, you’ll work in a team to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base. You will build relationships with our customers, shaping and delivering solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose and commercially viable. You’ll provide excellent guidance to customers, understanding their business and requirements. You’ll support junior members of the team and share your knowledge with them. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS: At least 2-3 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience. At least 2 years configuring Workday Payroll implementation from E2E with the last 3 years. Certification in Workday United States Payroll. The ability to build complex payroll calculations. Experience with multiple positions. Experience with implementing multiple FEIN’s. US SPECIFIC: Strong understanding of state taxes, local taxes, and FLSA calculations. • An understanding of Workday Payroll, US Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence products and the interdependencies with Benefits, Time Tracking and Absence as well as other cross functional capabilities • Experience with Payroll regulatory requirements (Tax, Garnishments, Common Pay Master), retirement benefits (401K etc.), payroll processing, Unions/Collective Bargaining Agreements and payroll accounting. • Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations. You will know when to push back, when to escalate, and when to go above and beyond to satisfy a customer • Strong communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with impact, credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation. Sound ability to formally present to senior Client audiences • Strong commercial awareness and full understanding of project and business dynamics • Broad business and technology understanding and a good awareness of industry trends in either Human Resource management, Financials or Enterprise Resource Planning or Payroll • Ability to work to tight deadlines and make sensible decisions under pressure taking a balanced view of Customer demands and Kainos commercials • Ability to widen and maintain a network of external contacts • Strong consulting skills e.g. presenting, leading workshops, demonstrating and explaining complex functionality or solutions to customers • Willing to participate in PATT team internal discussions and help where possible • Willing and able to act as a role model within the capability and mentor and/or line manage more junior consultants • Willing to assist AMS with questions related to your subject area • Able to implement improvements in tools and/or processes to help the practice • Commercial understanding of utilization within a services organization and the importance of these targets • Able to rotate through various Workday delivery services • Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required) DESIRABLE: • Workday United States Payroll Certified required • Professional qualifications in your area of expertise (Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) • Experience in post deployment services Embracing our differences At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2-3 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience and hold a Workday United States Payroll certification. Strong knowledge of US tax regulations, FLSA calculations, and the ability to manage complex payroll configurations are essential.