Workday HR – PATT Configuration Manager

Job Overview:

We’re seeking a Workday Configuration Developer Manager to assist with design and end‑to‑end solutioning across our Workday PATT portfolio

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules to meet complex business requirements.

• Lead end-to-end solution delivery, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment.

• Partner with Payroll & Absence teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.

• Perform impact analysis for new features and enhancements during Workday releases (R1 & R2).

• Develop and execute test plans, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality assurance for all configurations.

• Provide expert-level guidance on Workday best practices and system optimization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT and HR, to ensure seamless integration and data integrity.

• Maintain documentation of configurations and processes for audit and compliance purposes.

• Stay updated with Workday releases and new features; evaluate and implement new functionalities as needed.

• Participate in bi-weekly sprints.

• Workday Pro Certification in Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, or other relevant modules preferred.

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience, with proven expertise in Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking.

• Strong understanding of Workday business processes and security frameworks.

• Experience in building, testing, and deploying Workday solutions in a global environment.

• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor while influencing stakeholders.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with global teams across time zones.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically across HR processes.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• 5+ years of experience in an analyst, BRM or development role

• Workday certification in Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking.

• Experience supporting Workday in a multi-country, multi-currency environment.

• Familiarity with SOX compliance and audit requirements.

• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point).

• Excellent communication skills: ability to simplify complexity and align diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Master’s degree in Information Systems Management, Enterprise Architecture, or MBA with Technology Focus (preferred).

• Direct experience with Workday Studio, EIB, Report Writer, Business Processes

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

• Varied hours may be required.

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

• Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Work Environment: Home based

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