AIG · 2 months ago
Application Manager - Payroll, Compensation, Time, and Absence
NJ-Jersey City
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $172K/yr
10+ years expAmerican International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. As an Application Manager in the technology group, you will partner across HR business partners to provide HR system solutions, focusing on Workday's Payroll, Compensation, Time, and Absence modules to achieve business objectives.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Be the Workday solution and technical subject matter expert for payroll and compensation modules by providing oversight of the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex Workday enabled solutions, aligning the technical solutions to business objectives, and ensure that design fit within governance standards
Elicit business requirements including leading solution development processes through continuous and iterative solution planning, scoping, and documentation, development review, and HR partner discussions
Leading or supporting the payroll workstream during Workday implementations for connected payroll systems, configuring the system to meet specific client needs, and developing functional specifications
Providing ongoing support for Workday payroll processes, including regular and special processes, legal and regulatory reports, and year-end activities
Designing and configuring Workday Absence & Time Tracking (e.g. absence plans, time off accruals, work schedules)
Designing and configuring Workday Core Compensation including compensation plans, eligibility rules, and business processes
Research and analyze existing business processes and evaluate alternative methods to recommend the most efficient and cost-effective solution for system design
The ideal candidate will also have solution and technical subject matter expertise for the Time and Absence module providing oversight of the design, implementation, and maintenance, aligning technical solutions to business objectives
Identify opportunities for new technologies and creative solutions to serve our HR Partners including researching Workday Community and industry best practices to keep abreast of new functionality and tools
Review current configuration and investigate how to improve processes for the long term
Identify and participate in continuous learning opportunities
Work on projects that may be assigned on an ad hoc basis and may assist in other initiatives as required
Build strong relationships with business to understand their requirements and translate into functional design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology required
10 + years of Workday experience; professional services or consulting experience strongly preferred
Prior experience in implementing, supporting Workday Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking and Compensation functionality
In-depth knowledge of the Workday payroll module, including configuration, functionality, and integrations
Strong understanding of payroll processes, regulations, and best practices
Experience working with global payroll providers
Strong understanding of Workday core compensation module, including compensation plans, eligibility rules, and business processes
Experience with Workday implementation methodologies, data conversion, and system integrations
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering secure solution
Self-starter who is proactive, motivated, and resourceful individual who takes ownership of their work, embraces challenges, and consistently strives for excellence
Ability to think strategically and drive business outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated by cross functional team engagement, electronic communication, and program/process documentation
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development around Workday new features, automation and AI
Preferred
Master's Degree or related field such as Computer Science preferred
Workday certification in Workday Payroll, Absence & Tracking and Core Compensation modules is preferred
Benefits
A range of competitive benefits
Total Rewards Program
Health, wellbeing and financial security
Professional development
Company
AIG
AIG is a global insurance company providing insurance products to support clients in business and in life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kelly Lafnitzegger
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Charlie Fry
EVP, Reinsurance Purchasing and Risk Capital Optimization
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