Job Title: Workday Payroll Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Payroll solutions.
• Design and implement payroll processes in alignment with business requirements and compliance needs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze current payroll cadences and drive successful transitions to new schedules.
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Provide production support, resolve payroll-related issues, and ensure timely payroll runs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT) to integrate payroll processes with broader Workday HCM.
• Document payroll processes, change requests, and configurations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience.
• Strong expertise in Workday Payroll module configuration and operations.
• Proven track record of managing payroll cadence changes (e.g., shifting employees from weekly to biweekly or other schedules).
• Deep understanding of payroll module, taxation, and reporting.
• Solid experience with payroll parallel testing, data validation, and cutover planning.
• Ability to engage directly with clients, gather requirements, and deliver tailored solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.