Workday Payroll Systems Manager

Job Description:

The Workday Payroll Systems Manager will report to the Associate Director of Payroll and will play a critical role in supporting and optimizing payroll technology landscape with a primary focus on Workday System Implementation and Testing. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll operations HRIS/Payroll systems integrations and downstream business impacts to help drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. This position serves as a strategic and operational liaison between Payroll HRIS Operations and Information Technology Services ensuring payroll systems are stable compliant scalable and aligned with business needs. The ideal candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues support payroll processing activities manage system improvements and coordinate regular maintenance activities including testing patching upgrades and release management.

What you will do

• Partner with HR and Operations to implement new software releases patches and upgrades to financial systems including design meetings direct testing etc.

• Oversee end-to-end payroll system processes ensuring accurate timely and compliant payroll for all employees including multi-state payrolls.

• Lead the implementation and optimization of payroll technology collaborating with IT HR Benefits Compensation and Payroll Operations to enhance automation user experience and regulatory compliance.

• Partner with HRIS Payroll Operations and end-users to resolve any system issues quickly and efficiently.

• Draft requirements documents and develop test scripts.

• Lead in the analysis and recommendations for system enhancements to improve the efficiency of the Finance Payroll HR and project teams.

• Configure payroll software functionality in Workday.

• Act as the subject matter expert in system implementation projects managing timelines and project tasks for new system deployments or enhancements.

• Oversee the migration of payroll data from legacy systems to new solutions ensuring integrity and auditing for inaccuracies.

• Analyze existing payroll workflows to identify bottlenecks and implement automated streamlined procedures.

What Youll Need

• 4 years of experience supporting payroll systems HRIS platforms or enterprise applications.

• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll UKG and ADP Smart Compliance required.

• Solid background understanding of payroll processes tax regulations earnings deductions and compliance requirements.

• Established track record ofexperience supporting system upgrades patches testing integrations and production support activities.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex payroll and system issues and drive process improvements.

• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills

• Experience with Workday Payroll reporting business processes and integrations preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills.

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