HR Technology Leader Workday Payroll, Absence & Time
We are seeking an experienced HR Technology Leader specializing in Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking who can deliver scalable, compliant, and intuitive global employee experiences. In this senior role, you will own end-to-end solution design and apply deep Workday expertise to govern complex payroll, accrual, and time valuation configurations. You will drive innovation across core HR and pay processes, lead cross functional initiatives, and translate business needs into clear, user focused system designs. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced configuration proficiency, and the leadership to guide analysts and project teams in delivering accurate, compliant, and high quality HR technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Expertise & Solution Design
Governance & Quality Assurance
Optimization & Workday Enhancements
Collaboration, Training & Stakeholder Partnership
User Experience, Testing & Continuous Improvement
Skills:
Bachelor s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
5 years of HR Technology experience in a private, public, government or military environment
5 years of Workday configuration experience specializing in Payroll, Absence, and/or Time Tracking. in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Workday Pro certification preferred.
Strong expertise with US Workday Payroll.
Proven success designing complex pay calculation rules, accrual configurations, time valuation, eligibility, and payroll workflows.
Familiarity with union rules, shift differentials, premium pay, and complex pay components.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, particularly with pay results and time valuation.
Experience leading or mentoring analysts or technical team members.
Strong project management skills; ability to influence at all levels.
Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Workday Scheduling module preferred.
Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher
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