Configuration Analyst, Workday Payroll
KBR Inc
- # Configuration Analyst, Workday PayrollApplylocations: Houston, Texas: Washington, DCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2124879**Title:**Configuration Analyst, Workday Payroll***We are KBR***When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform.In September 2025, we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research, cyber, logistics, and life-cycle sustainment, our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Whether supporting operations on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space, our clients trust us to deliver mission-critical capabilities every day.Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions.As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.***We are IT***We are strategic enablers of the business, delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that drive operational excellence and support enterprise growth. We partner closely with functions across the organization to modernize systems, unlock data-driven insights, and enhance the digital employee experience. Our global footprint and commitment to transformation position us at the forefront of leveraging technology to create lasting business value.***About the Role***Reporting to the HRIS leadership team, this role plays a key part in configuring, supporting, and optimizing the Workday platform across multiple functional areas. While there is a strong emphasis on the Payroll module to support critical payroll operations and compliance requirements, this position also operates as a cross-functional Workday partner, contributing to the ongoing configuration, enhancement, and support of other modules as needed (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Absence). You will translate payroll and business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, blending technical configuration with functional expertise to ensure accurate payroll execution, maintain data integrity, and drive continuous platform improvement throughout the year.**Key Responsibilities*** **Workday Configuration (Payroll):** Serve as a hands-on configuration expert across Workday, with a strong focus on Payroll—designing, building, and maintaining earnings, deductions, payroll calculations, and pay groups in alignment with business and regulatory requirements—while also supporting configuration across Core HCM, Recruiting, Absence, and related modules to ensure cohesive, compliant, and scalable system design aligned with business needs.* **Payroll Cycle Support:** Partner with Payroll teams to support payroll processing activities, ensuring system readiness, accuracy, and timely issue resolution.* **Payroll Process / Business Process Optimization:** Partner with Payroll and People teams to design and enhance business processes and system functionality across Workday, ensuring alignment with operational and compliance needs.* **System Enhancements & Releases:** Support Workday releases, including impact analysis, payroll-specific testing, and deployment of new functionality.* **Reporting & Compliance:** Develop and maintain payroll reports, audit controls, and data extracts to support compliance, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.* **Integrations Support:** Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting payroll-related integrations (e.g., tax agencies, custom integrations for benefit vendors).* **Data Integrity & Audits:** Ensure accuracy and consistency of set-up data through audits, reconciliations, and adherence to governance standards.* **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Partner with Payroll and business teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver effective Workday solutions.* **User Support & Documentation:** Manage the Workday Help support queue as Tier 2 support across all functional areas; triage, investigate, and resolve issues with appropriate urgency while providing clear communication to end users. Develop and maintain knowledge base documentation and training materials.* **Compliance & Controls:** Support adherence to payroll regulations, tax requirements, audit standards, and Workday security protocols.* **Mass Data Loads:** Plan, coordinate and execute high-volume data loads using EIBs across multiple functional areas.**Basic Qualifications****Education & Experience:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.* Workday Pro Certification in Payroll preferred, with a focus in US, UK, and/or AU specific payroll knowledge.* 5+ years of experience supporting and configuring Workday, with specific experience in Workday Payroll.* Experience supporting payroll operations, payroll cycles, or payroll system implementations/enhancements.**Workday Payroll & Technical Expertise:*** Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration, including earnings, deductions, payroll calculations, and tax configurations.* Understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and payroll data structures (e.g., taxes, garnishments, benefits impacts).* Experience supporting payroll cycles, testing cycles (UAT), reconciliations, and issue resolution.* Proficiency with Workday reporting tools to support payroll audits, compliance, and operational reporting.* Familiarity with Workday integrations, particularly those impacting payroll (e.g., benefits vendors, third-party payroll providers, custom integrations).* Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, compliance, and system reliability.* Ability to translate payroll requirements into system configurations and scalable solutions.* Effective communication and collaboration skills, working across Payroll and other business teams.**Additional Requirements:*** Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a growing ability to see interdependencies across modules.* Troubleshoot complex system and data issues and the ability to communicate technical concepts in a business-friendly way.* Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on Workday functionality and regulatory changes.**Location:**The ideal candidate will be located in the Houston, TX or greater Washington D.C.-Baltimore area. While KBR strives to maintain a global, flexible, diverse, and sustainable work environment for our people, we currently offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, remote working, and virtual delivery to help reinforce and strengthen our strong commitment to becoming a more socially sustainable company, allowing us to provide greater work-life balance and flexibility.Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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