Workday Payroll (Continuous Value Services) Principal Consultant

The Payroll CVS Principal Consultant will guide clients through the transformation, 
implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation or project. 

Responsibilities:
• Identify strategies, risks, and options, recommend approaches and 
mitigations to meet client/functional requirements.
• Work alongside the other functional teams and vendors to configure 
and test to ensure no impact to their production environment.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping 
the client, your project team, and your Engagement Manager abreast 
of changes or progress related to the project.
• Become a Workday functional expert with deep knowledge of current 
functionality, design concepts, touch points with HCM, Payroll, FIN and 
future product direction.
• Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing 
support for shadow assignments.

Drive the project or ticket by driving decisions and recommending best 
practices related to functionality.
• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share 
one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.
• Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday project or tickets for a 
variety of clients including process design, package implementation 
lifecycle support, and project reviews.
• Support business development activities such as identification, proposal 
development, and other pursuit activities.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements:
• Experience implementing enterprise management solutions (i.e. 
Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.)
• Experience gathering requirements, designing, prototyping, testing, and 
deploying solutions to meet client requirements.
• Subject Matter Expertise in the respective functional area.
• Passion for exceptional client service.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to 
effectively manage client expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft 
Excel and PowerPoint.
• Current Workday core certification or ability to acquire it within 28 days of 
offer





Salary and Other Compensation


Applications will be accepted until 06/1/2026

The annual salary for this position is between USD $109,459 - USD $144,424 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.



Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.




Why choose Cognizant:

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
• Opportunity to do great work
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values:

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.