Payroll Systems Manager I
Payroll Systems Manager I leads configuration and management of payroll systems for the organization, focusing on UKG and Workday. The role manages a UKG SME, designs and documents business processes, and ensures accurate payroll data flow across multiple states. The manager also oversees stakeholder engagement, audits, reporting, and training initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Leverage payroll processing expertise to manage multi-state payroll and data flow.
Design, document, and configure business processes, calculated fields, and custom reports in Workday.
Use payroll knowledge to recommend improvements and manage the configuration environment.
Exhibit meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision and completeness in deliverables.
Create clear, comprehensive configuration specification documentation.
Solve complex problems with strong technical aptitude and analytical skills.
Manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate with leadership teams.
Configure new company holiday for 2025 within UKG and Workday.
Audit payroll data daily to maintain accuracy and compliance.
Troubleshoot issues typically handled by the payment processing team.
Create and maintain reports, leveraging Workday reporting and UKG Data Hub.
Train the UKG SME on Workday and UKG best practices.
Qualifications:
Minimum five years of relevant experience in data processing, HRIS analysis, integration design, report/query design, and system test execution.
Two years of professional experience configuring Workday modules, including Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Reporting, HCM Core, Benefits, and Compensation.
Two years of professional experience configuring Kronos Timekeeping, Kronos Workforce Central, or UKG Pro Workforce Management.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Skills:
FPC/CPP certification
Prior experience participating in a payroll-related HRIS upgrade
Benefits:
Tier 2 relocation package