Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Full Time
1 hour ago
$4,110 - $6,165 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
Unit TestingIntegration TestingWorkdayLeadershipStakeholder Management
About this role
Role Overview
Serve as a functional and technical expert for Workday Payroll, supporting payroll operations through system configuration, reporting, and process optimization
Configure and maintain Workday payroll components including earning codes, deduction codes, payroll inputs, and calculation rules
Support end-to-end payroll processing cycles, including validation, balancing, and issue resolution
Troubleshoot payroll system issues, partner with IT/vendors, and drive resolution of complex defects or discrepancies
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and organizational policies
Design, build, and maintain Workday reports to support payroll operations, audits, and leadership requests
Perform data validation, reconciliation, and auditing to ensure payroll accuracy and data integrity
Analyze payroll data trends to identify errors, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement
Analyze and document payroll workflows; recommend and implement process improvements leveraging Workday functionality
Configure and optimize Workday business processes related to payroll, including approvals, integrations, and event-driven actions
Partner with stakeholders to translate payroll requirements into functional system solutions
Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases for payroll-related configurations and releases
Lead or support unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Workday enhancements and upgrades
Support system implementations, updates, and new feature adoption within Workday Payroll
Serve as liaison between Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams to align system capabilities with business needs
Provide guidance and consultation on payroll system functionality, configurations, and best practices
Deliver end-user support, issue triage, and ongoing system education
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including payroll configurations, report definitions, process flows, and troubleshooting guides
Create and deliver training materials to ensure effective adoption and utilization of Workday Payroll functionality
Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and automation
Participate in change control processes and ensure adherence to governance, audit, and compliance standards
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Business Management or Computer Science or related field
Typically requires 5 years of experience in business process mapping, analysis, defining business and user requirements, acceptance testing and documentation with experience in the specific function/area supported