JOB SUMMARYAs our Staff People Technology Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our People function - managing Workday functional configuration while also supporting strategic initiatives. You'll partner cross-functionally with leadership, finance, and individual contributors to ensure our Workday system is effective, compliant, and aligned with our company direction. This role includes a key focus on
payroll configuration, while also covering a broad spectrum of other functional areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES- Payroll Configuration
- Own the Workday Payroll configuration including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment
- Configure and maintain earnings, deductions, tax elements, accounting, and pay group setups within Workday Payroll
- Partner with Finance and outside payroll/tax vendors to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing and reconciliation each cycle
- Support payroll compliance, including audits, tax filings, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements
- Build and validate payroll testing scenarios for new configurations, tax updates, and system releases prior to go-live
- Lead resolution of defects and root cause analysis
- People Operations
- Maintain and continuously improve our Workday system, ensuring system fidelity and a strong end-user experience
- Manage security roles, business process configurations, and system permissions to protect sensitive employee data
- Document configuration decisions, processes, and standard operating procedures for the team
- Strategic Projects
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to stakeholders
- Stay current with HR trends and make proactive recommendations for continuous improvement
- Assist in organizational programs (workforce planning, organizational design, performance review cycles, etc)
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
- High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- Five to seven years of experience in Workday configuration and maintenance, with two years specifically with Workday Payroll
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
