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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 the go-to Workday Payroll wizard people turn to when a configuration breaks, a complex retro calculation goes sideways, or a multi-country tax rule needs solving? At Kognitiv Inc. , we’re a tight-knit team of high-powered Workday experts who treat our clients’ systems like our own. We don t just clear tickets—we act like owners, build lasting partnerships, and deliver the kind of flawless work that makes clients see us as absolute superheroes. We are expanding our AMS team and looking for a top-tier Workday Payroll Architect with 8 years of deep expertise . If you live and breathe Payroll architecture, thrive on solving hard problems, and want to work alongside colleagues as driven and skilled as you, welcome home. What You’ll Do Be the Ultimate SME: Lead strategic, high-impact Workday Payroll initiatives—from complex post-production optimizations and Phase X rollouts to multi-country enhancements—with total autonomy. Architect End-to-End Solutions: Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot complex payroll setups. Connect the Dots: Master the cross-functional ripple effects. You’ll optimize touchpoints between Payroll, HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and Finance to ensure system harmony. Partner with Executives: Conduct high-level working sessions, translate business objectives into scalable Workday architecture, and advise global client leaders on industry best practices. Elevate the Practice: Mentor rising consultants, share wisdom across our knowledge repository, and help us continuously innovate how we deliver Workday services. What You Bring 8 Years of Workday Experience: A proven track record leading Workday Payroll implementations or complex AMS engagements as a lead consultant or architect. Deep US Payroll Mastery: Complete command over US statutory requirements, tax rules, retro logic, complex earnings/deductions, FLSA calculation rules, and EIB data conversions. Global Payroll Experience: Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Workday Payroll SKUs for Canada, UK, France, Ireland, or Australia . Ecosystem Breadth: Strong proficiency in understanding Workday HCM, Security, Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, and Data Analysis touchpoints. Advanced Excel Skills: You can manipulate, audit, and reconcile massive datasets effortlessly. The Act Like an Owner Mindset: Exceptional communication, a keen eye for details, the ability to see around corners, and a genuine passion for high-touch customer success. 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. 2026-10-09 #LI-KB1

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Ready to do your best work? Join us.
Are you the go-to Workday Payroll wizard people turn to when a configuration breaks, a complex retro calculation goes sideways, or a multi-country tax rule needs solving?
What You’ll Do
Be the Ultimate SME: Lead strategic, high-impact Workday Payroll initiatives—from complex post-production optimizations and Phase X rollouts to multi-country enhancements—with total autonomy.
Architect End-to-End Solutions: Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot complex payroll setups.
Connect the Dots: Master the cross-functional ripple effects. You’ll optimize touchpoints between Payroll, HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and Finance to ensure system harmony.
Partner with Executives: Conduct high-level working sessions, translate business objectives into scalable Workday architecture, and advise global client leaders on industry best practices.
Elevate the Practice: Mentor rising consultants, share wisdom across our knowledge repository, and help us continuously innovate how we deliver Workday services.
8 Years of Workday Experience: A proven track record leading Workday Payroll implementations or complex AMS engagements as a lead consultant or architect.
Deep US Payroll Mastery: Complete command over US statutory requirements, tax rules, retro logic, complex earnings/deductions, FLSA calculation rules, and EIB data conversions.
Global Payroll Experience: Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Workday Payroll SKUs for Canada, UK, France, Ireland, or Australia .
Ecosystem Breadth: Strong proficiency in understanding Workday HCM, Security, Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, and Data Analysis touchpoints.
Advanced Excel Skills: You can manipulate, audit, and reconcile massive datasets effortlessly.
The Act Like an Owner Mindset: Exceptional communication, a keen eye for details, the ability to see around corners, and a genuine passion for high-touch customer success.
Kognitiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work Authorization
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.

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Platform: workday
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