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ZEISS Group · 2 weeks ago

Workday Solutions Architect – Payroll & Time Tracking

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

ZEISS Group, a company with over 177 years of experience, is seeking a Workday Solutions Architect specializing in Payroll and Time Tracking. The role involves leading the design and deployment of Workday solutions, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Hiring Manager

Clara Cresswell

Responsibilities

Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Payroll & Time Tracking solutions for the USA and Canada, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards

Ensure proper functionality of all Payroll deductions for associated benefits components such as health benefits and 401(k)

Analyze complex payroll processes and provide innovative solutions leveraging Workday capabilities

Design end-to-end workflows for payroll processing, time tracking, tax compliance, and reporting

Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and leading practices in Payroll and Time Tracking to design and deliver scalable, user-centered Workday solutions that enhance the employee experience and drive operational efficiency

Manage and prioritize the Payroll & Time Tracking tickets in our ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution of issues, effective stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement of the system performance and user satisfaction

Configure Workday Payroll & Time Tracking to support multi-jurisdictional payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculations for taxes, deductions, and garnishments

Identify opportunities to enhance payroll operations and implement best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy

Stay current with Workday releases, identifying features to improve time tracking & payroll functionality and compliance

Lead end-to-end system testing for Payroll and Time Tracking enhancements from a Technology perspective, ensuring solution integrity and functionality

Define and manage Workday Security roles and permissions related to Payroll to ensure data confidentiality and compliance

Create and maintain advanced Workday Payroll Reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights for stakeholders

Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies

Build strong partnerships and collaboration with the regional Payroll teams to co-design effective Workday solutions, ensure accurate and timely processing, and drive alignment between system capabilities and operational needs

Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver payroll-related projects

Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related Workday initiatives, providing expertise and guidance to stakeholders

Lead workshops and discussions to identify requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Lead change management for Payroll and Time Tracking enhancements from a Technology perspective, ensuring stakeholder alignment and seamless adoption across impacted user groups

Leverage creative problem solving and deep Workday expertise to propose innovative and alternative solutions that address complex requirements while aligning with system capabilities and business objectives

Act as the technical lead on payroll-related projects from inception to completion, including scoping, planning, execution, and post-go-live support

Develop comprehensive documentation for payroll processes, configurations, and system enhancements

Ensure timely delivery of projects within budget and scope

Support the bi-annual Workday Release updates including discovery, analysis, recommendations, and regression testing

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday Payroll, addressing complex issues and providing expert-level support in partnership with the Global Workday Team

Work closely with HRIS and Payroll teams to troubleshoot system issues and ensure smooth payroll processing

Qualification

Workday Payroll expertiseWorkday Security knowledgeWorkday Reporting proficiencyIntegrations with third-party systemsWorkday CertificationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills