Workday Sr. Specialist - Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Columbus
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title:Workday Sr. Specialist - Payroll, Absence, and Time TrackingLocation:OH - WestervilleWhat you'll do:The Senior HRIS Analyst is the gatekeeper for master data management in our Workday system of record, wherein all administration of HR initiatives is rooted. They are responsible for maintenance, administration, processing, reporting, testing, and auditing, to ensure data integrity of system design and functionality in Workday at Western Alliance Bank and its subsidiaries. This position is the primary point of contact for all things HR (Compensation, Learning, Talent, Recruiting, Time, Absence, Payroll, and Benefits) modules in Workday. Supports internal partners throughout the organization with data analytics and reporting needs, and leads all module testing and upgrades, self-service manager and employee education, and knowledge transfer to Workday functional leads.What we are looking for: Responsibilities:

• The Sr analyst will act as Product Owner for the Payroll, Absence and Time tracking modules, defining the team's priorities and objectives based on the overall vision/roadmap of the portfolio.
• Help to build an innovative, teaming culture for the Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking (PATT) functional areas.
• Troubleshoot Payroll, Timekeeping and Absence production, and system issues including error messages, log-in difficulties, data issues, and process and integration failures in Payroll/HR Systems
• Act as a subject matter expert on Workday Payroll - build upon/maintain professional relationships with key colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure that the services and solutions provided meet the current and future needs
• Collaborates with project leads to develop requirements work plans, identify task dependencies, develop estimates, and determine resource skill requirements; support risk management and change management activities
• Develop a trusted relationship with various HR, Workday, IT teams and with Payroll Advisors and Local payroll team leads
• Drive a process mindset to ensure proper strategic alignment, prioritization, standardization, and impact of projects and initiatives
• Help identify dependencies between processes, projects, and areas to ensure that all areas of improvement are addressed
• Have the ability to configure Workday calculated fields, condition rules, create EIBs, and eligibility rules
• Recommend technical and functional solutions taking into account priorities, tradeoffs, and best practices while driving alignment among stakeholders.
• Prioritize Workday issues and enhancements and provide timely follow-up and resolution, including escalating to third-party vendorsQualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or Computer Science required.
  • 5+ years' of hands-on experience leading and deploying Workday implementations, supporting Workday Postproduction / AMS Services, or as a client of Workday
  • Deep knowledge of Workday Payroll Module Time Keeping and Absence.
  • 3+ years of experience implementing and supporting Workday Payroll and/or other payroll systems.
  • Expertise with complex Workday calculated fields, time/payroll calculation rules, condition rules, and eligibility rules.
  • Demonstrated commitment and achievement to delivery excellence and client satisfaction;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues in a remote working environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
  • Proven consultative skills to guide the client and internal discussions to an agreement on solutions in a timely manner.
  • Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes, and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships, and explores alternative solutions to support sound decision-making.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced agile environment, adapt to shifting urgencies, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlinesCompensation Information:The salary range for new hires for San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, CA (Northern CA) is generally $109,936 - $135,803 and for Irvine, Westlake Village and San Diego, CA (Southern CA) is generally $102,276 - $126,34. Salary is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock.Benefits you'll love:We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!About the company:Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.-- Western Alliance Bancorporation

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