Workday HR - Recruitment & Compensation Configuration Manager

Job Overview:

We’re seeking a Workday Configuration Developer Manager to assist with design and end‑to‑end solutioning across our Workday PATT portfolio

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules to meet complex business requirements. 

• Lead end-to-end solution delivery, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment. 

• Partner with Payroll & Absence teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable Workday solutions. 

• Perform impact analysis for new features and enhancements during Workday releases (R1 & R2). 

• Develop and execute test plans, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality assurance for all configurations. 

• Provide expert-level guidance on Workday best practices and system optimization. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT and HR, to ensure seamless integration and data integrity. 

• Maintain documentation of configurations and processes for audit and compliance purposes. 

• Stay updated with Workday releases and new features; evaluate and implement new functionalities as needed. 

• Participate in bi-weekly sprints. 

• Workday Pro Certification in Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, or other relevant modules preferred. 

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience, with proven expertise in Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking. 

• Strong understanding of Workday business processes and security frameworks. 

• Experience in building, testing, and deploying Workday solutions in a global environment. 

• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor while influencing stakeholders. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with global teams across time zones. 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically across HR processes. 

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• 5+ years of experience in an analyst, BRM or development role 

• Workday certification in Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking. 

• Experience supporting Workday in a multi-country, multi-currency environment. 

• Familiarity with SOX compliance and audit requirements. 

• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point). 

• Excellent communication skills: ability to simplify complexity and align diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Master’s degree in Information Systems Management, Enterprise Architecture, or MBA with Technology Focus (preferred).

• Direct experience with Workday Studio, EIB, Report Writer, Business Processes

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

• Varied hours may be required.

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

• Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Work Environment: Home based

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