Workday Functional Expert

We are seeking a Workday Functional Expert for our growing Global Business Services (GBS) organization. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a global organization and use the operations knowledge to explore further career growth within GBS or the broader the organization. This is a Remote Position located within the United States preference Eastern or Central Time Zone

Duties

• Responsible for the timely and accurate payment of  payrolls. Includes multi-company, multi-state, and multiple pay cycles.
• Drive improvement projects through optimization of Workday processes specifically focused on eliminating manual operations.
• Serve as SME and assistance in project execution for large strategic projects impacting payroll including but not limited to new system implementations, new business acquisitions, process improvement and process rationalization efforts.
• Assist in Root Cause investigation and corrective/preventative action implementation for repeat and impactful payroll errors.
• Proactive audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with SOX to identify any control weaknesses. Initiates corrective action for system edit and error messages.
• Handle distribution of confidential information as needed to PWC, auditors, corporate, etc, as needed.
• Assist with year-end processing to ensure that tax forms are issued timely and accurately.
• Must be able to research federal and state rules and regulations for the U.S. and Canada.
• Must be able to make decisions to resolve pay issues that arise with the operations, balancing the needs of the employees with the cost to the organization, while ensuring that it follows federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as liaison between IT/Technology team and payroll operation team to trouble-shoot and address issues with Workday software connectivity and interface issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred majors include business administration, accounting, and management information systems.
• 3+ year experience with Workday HCM
• 1+ years supporting Workday Payroll
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively organize and structure activities.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral                                                                                                                                                                                    

Preferred Certifications: CPP or PCP

Compensation USD$ 70000 - USD $110,000                                                                                                                                                                                            

• An incentive bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This incentive bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.