People Systems Specialist – Workday Payroll

Role Overview

• The People Systems Senior Specialist is a subject matter expert responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday Human Capital Management, with primary ownership of Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.
• Ensures accurate payroll calculations, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and scalable system design.
• Partners closely with Centers of Excellence, such as HR leadership, Payroll Operations, Finance, IT, and other business partners, to streamline processes, enhance system functionality, and deliver reliable solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Develops, implements, and provides technical control and support for Human Capital Management systems.
• Participates in system requirements definition studies, developing workflows and collecting system documentation.
• Devises and/or modifies methods and programs to solve complex data reporting needs.
• Performs system maintenance, including assisting in the review, testing, and implementation of Workday release features.
• Configures, tests, and maintains Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking functional areas.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves complex payroll, absence, and time tracking issues, partnering with Payroll Operations and HR stakeholders.
• Creates and maintains detailed functional documentation, process flows, and SOPs.
• Delivers training to end-users and HR team members.
• Supports all testing activities for system enhancements and new feature rollouts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 1-3 years of experience in an HRIS role, with hands-on experience configuring Workday.
• Direct experience configuring and supporting Workday Payroll and understanding of payroll processing required.
• Experience with Workday Absence Management and Time Tracking is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting additional Workday functional areas, such as Core HCM and Talent Management, with the ability to understand cross-module impacts and dependencies, is considered a plus.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, along with demonstrated organizational skills and time management skills required.
• Proven ability to achieve high service quality results as well as meet productivity levels required.
• Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and standards of employee compensation and benefits administration preferred.
• Ability to translate business requirements and architect sustainable solutions.
• Advanced proficiency with standard Windows PC software, including Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project preferred.

Benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)