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We are looking for a Workday Payroll Specialist to join our People Systems team! This role will be crucial to ensuring the accuracy, compliance and efficiency of our payroll operations across markets using Workday. As part of the day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for configuring, maintaining and enhancing our Workday Payroll setup. You’ll support key stages of the payroll process lifecycle including system updates, regulatory compliance and process improvements while partnering with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Payroll Operations, IT and beyond to deliver flawless payroll experiences. We’re looking for a proactive team player who combines technical expertise with a problem-solving attitude and tight-knit collaboration skills.
Job Responsibility:
Configure, maintain and optimize Workday Payroll functionality, ensuring accuracy, scalability and alignment with business requirements
Partner cross-functionally with HR and Finance to capture requirements and deliver effective, compliant payroll solutions
Ensure compliance with country-specific payroll regulations, including tax, reporting and audit requirements
Provide subject matter expertise on payroll processing, testing, troubleshooting, and support for system enhancements and upgrades
Collaborate on Workday HCM initiatives, with a focus on payroll integrations and downstream system impacts
Support related areas such as Compensation, Time Tracking and Absence Management through cross-functional project work
Own and maintain documentation for configuration decisions, business processes, and change management actions
Tackle sophisticated configuration and functional issues, and lead them through to resolution in alignment with agreed service levels
Contribute to the design and operation of processes that support data integrity, security, and adherence to ITGC control frameworks
Lead user training for Workday payroll functionality and support engagement with business stakeholders
Actively contribute to improving ways of working within the team through open, candid collaboration
Requirements:
5+ years of sophisticated, hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience
Proven working knowledge of Workday Core HCM
Deep understanding of payroll compliance, gross-to-net calculations, and payroll-related reporting
Proficiency in building sophisticated Workday reports, including Calculated Fields, and in using EIBs
Familiarity with SOX, IT General Controls, GDPR, and associated audit frameworks
Strong problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and data integrity
Validated ability to support multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while staying organized and flexible
Demonstrated capability in building effective cross-functional relationships, clearly communicating expectations, and collaborating with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Accounting and Audit
A collaborative mentality with the ability to influence service management practices
Strong investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Comfort with working across global HR processes and policies, including the ability to navigate matrixed environments
Experience in or interest in using AI to deliver high quality solutions
Nice to have:
Added experience in Compensation or Time & Absence Management considered a strong plus
What we offer:
Health insurance
Six month paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Monthly meal allowance
23 paid days off
13 paid flexible holidays
Paid sick leave
Equity
Extensive learning opportunities through GreenHouse
Flexible share incentives
Global parental leave, six months off for all new parents
Employee assistance program and self-care hub (All The Feels)