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Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2-3 months with potential for conversion to full-time employment
About the Company: Vaco's client recently implemented Workday's Payroll & HCM system, with a go-live date around Jan 1. The organization is seeking a Workday Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. Due to limited internal knowledge of Workday, the organization is looking for an experienced professional to lead their payroll team.
Job Description: As the Workday SME - Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for providing expertise in Workday Payroll and HCM (HR). You will work closely with the payroll team, consisting of 8 junior-level associates, 1 supervisor, and the Director, to optimize Workday configurations and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Configure and troubleshoot Workday Payroll, including adding deductions, earning codes, and other setup-related configurations.
- Collaborate with the payroll supervisor to review payroll prepared by the payroll staff.
- Develop strong documentation and training materials for the payroll department.
- Assist in training junior associates on Workday functionality and best practices.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiently in daily tasks.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience as a Workday Payroll SME with significant configuration and troubleshooting experience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete tasks quickly and accurately.
- Experience in documentation and training for payroll processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in Workday Payroll (HR experience is a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- ADP experience is helpful but not required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ADP (helpful but not required).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on organizational growth and change.
- Servant-hearted mentality, willing to jump in and support the team as needed.
- Adaptability to organizational changes and conflicts.
Culture Fit: The organization is undergoing significant changes and is seeking a candidate who can navigate organizational challenges while focusing on knowledge growth and process optimization. The ideal candidate will have a servant-hearted approach and be ready for the challenge of a fast-paced, expanding company.
Technology Skills:
- Workday Payroll
- Workday HCM (HR)
- ADP (optional)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
If you are an experienced Workday SME with a passion for payroll optimization and team development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
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