5+ years of progressive U.S. payroll experience, including processing and validation.
Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll is essential.
Experience in payroll testing and documentation of results is necessary.
Proven ability to build payroll reports and reconcile data.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical expert for Workday Payroll functionality.
Translate payroll requirements into clear specifications with HRIS.
Coordinate payroll-focused testing for system changes and releases.
Develop and support Workday reports and dashboards.
Investigate and resolve payroll issues, escalating as needed.
Represent Payroll in cross-functional system initiatives.
Create training materials and documentation for new functionalities.
Identify and implement opportunities for payroll process improvements.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Access to advanced payroll technology and tools.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements
The Payroll Systems Technical Lead serves as Payroll's primary technical resource for Workday Payroll functionality, reporting, testing, and process improvement. The role partners with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to translate payroll requirements, validate system changes, investigate issues, and help the Payroll team use Workday effectively. This is a non-supervisory lead role.
What You Will Do:
Serve as the technical subject matter resource for Workday Payroll functionality and payroll business processes.
Translate payroll requirements into clear specifications in partnership with HRIS and validate completed changes.
Coordinate and perform payroll-focused testing for releases and system changes, including test scenarios, documented results, and risk communication.
Develop and support Workday reports, calculated fields, worksheets, and dashboards within approved access.
Investigate payroll issues, resolve items within Payroll's responsibility, and escalate system-related issues with clear documentation.
Represent Payroll on cross-functional system initiatives and communicate payroll impacts and operational considerations.
Create training, job aids, and functional documentation for new or changed functionality.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes through automation, artificial intelligence, reporting, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
5+ years of progressive U.S. payroll experience, including payroll processing, validation, tax compliance, adjustments, year-end processing, and periodic reporting.
Hands-on experience using Workday Payroll.
Experience conducting payroll testing, validating results, and documenting issues.
Experience building payroll reports and reconciling payroll data.
Experience investigating payroll system issues and documenting findings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
In-house and medium-volume payroll experience
Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields, or worksheets
Workday Pro certification in Payroll or Reporting, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to handle confidential employee information appropriately.
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About Forvis
Forvis is a software company that provides a platform for businesses to manage their data and analytics. The company's platform allows businesses to collect, store, and analyze data from various sources, including social media, web analytics, and customer relationship management systems. Forvis was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
