Workday Solutions Architect - Payroll & Time Tracking

Workday Solutions Architect – Payroll & Time Tracking

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About Us

ZEISS has been in business for over 177 years. As pioneers of science, ZEISS handles ever-changing environments in a fast‑paced world, meeting them with cutting‑edge technology and continuous advancements. We believe that innovation and technology are key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. Our diverse portfolio spans Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets, and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, with over 42,000 employees worldwide and more than 4,000 in the U.S. and Canada. Make a difference—join the team!

What’s the role?

As a Workday Solutions Architect you will work with an exceptional team that plays a vital role in ZEISS Business Services, showcasing your skills and experience with payroll and time tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design and Architecture

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Payroll & Time Tracking solutions for the USA and Canada, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Ensure proper functionality of all payroll deductions for associated benefits components such as health benefits and 401(k).
• Analyze complex payroll processes and provide innovative solutions leveraging Workday capabilities.
• Design end‑to‑end workflows for payroll processing, time tracking, tax compliance, and reporting.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in payroll and time tracking to design and deliver scalable, user‑centered solutions.
• Manage and prioritize payroll & time tracking tickets, ensuring timely resolution, effective stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement of system performance and user satisfaction.

System Configuration and Optimization

• Configure to support multi‑jurisdictional payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculations for taxes, deductions, and garnishments.
• Identify opportunities to enhance payroll operations and implement best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay current with Workday releases and identify features to improve time tracking & payroll functionality and compliance.
• Lead end‑to‑end system testing for enhancements from a technology perspective, ensuring solution integrity and functionality.

Security and Reporting

• Define and manage Workday security roles and permissions related to payroll to ensure data confidentiality and compliance.
• Create and maintain advanced payroll reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong partnerships and collaboration with regional payroll teams to co‑design effective solutions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver payroll‑related projects.
• Act as primary point of contact for payroll‑related initiatives, providing expertise and guidance.
• Lead workshops and discussions to identify requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead change management for enhancements, ensuring stakeholder alignment and seamless adoption across impacted user groups.
• Leverage creative problem‑solving and deep Workday expertise to propose innovative solutions that address complex requirements while aligning with system capabilities and business objectives.

Project Leadership

• Act as technical lead on payroll‑related projects from inception to completion, including scoping, planning, execution, and post‑go‑live support.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for payroll processes, configurations, and system enhancements.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects within budget and scope.
• Support bi‑annual Workday Release updates including discovery, analysis, recommendations, and regression testing.

Support and Troubleshooting

• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for Workday Payroll, addressing complex issues and providing expert‑level support in partnership with the Global Workday Team.
• Work closely with HRIS and payroll teams to troubleshoot system issues and ensure smooth processing.

Do you qualify?

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Workday HRIS Payroll systems.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Workday US (highly desirable – Canada) Payroll, including configuration, compliance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of Workday Security, including role‑based access and data privacy standards.
• Proficiency in Workday Reporting and analytics tools, with experience creating advanced payroll reports and dashboards.
• Experience with integrations between Workday and third‑party systems such as tax and benefits providers.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively across teams and with external vendors.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills.

Certifications

• Workday Certification in Payroll and/or Time Tracking is preferred.
• Certifications in Workday Security and/or Reporting are a plus.

Pay

• North‑East areas: $115,000 – $145,000
• Central/Southern areas: $100,000 – $130,000

The pay offered may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, and specialty. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• And more!

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer.

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing