Airswift is looking for a Payroll Consultant to work for a major LNG client in Houston, TX, for an initial 1-year assignment likely to be extended.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant to support the successful implementation of Workday US Payroll. This role will be instrumental in managing project activities, supporting payroll design sessions, and overseeing system testing efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of U.S. payroll operations and compliance, previous Workday implementation experience, and proven project coordination skills. Key Responsibilities Project Management Support
Design & Configuration
Testing & Validation
Knowledge Transfer & Readiness   Collaborate with internal stakeholders, implementation partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of payroll deliverables Track project tasks, milestones, and risks related to payroll workstreams Participate in weekly status meetings and provide progress updates Support payroll process design workshops and documentation of future-state processes Provide guidance on Workday Payroll functionality, configuration options, and best practices Review and validate functional designs and configuration build Develop and execute test scenarios and scripts for unit, end-to-end, and parallel payroll testing Coordinate payroll testing efforts and defect resolution with internal teams and vendors Validate tax calculations, earnings, deductions, and integrations with timekeeping and financial systems Provide input to training materials and facilitate knowledge transfer to internal payroll staff Support go-live readiness including data validation, cutover planning, and post-go-live support Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience; 2+ years with Workday Payroll strongly preferred Experience with full-cycle Workday Payroll implementation (design through go-live) Strong understanding of U.S. payroll compliance, taxation, and reporting requirements Excellent organizational and communication skills Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail