Workday Payroll Systems Administrator, Vp

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This is a hybrid position. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites up to four days per week and work remotely the remaining day(s). A member of our Talent Acquisition team will provide more details.
Payroll Systems Administrator, VP
Job Summary:
The position is within the HR Shared Services organization and specifically within the Workday Governance Team. Responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Payroll department's information systems and supporting operational processes. This position works closely with members of the HRSS, including payroll and reporting to assess and define business requirements and subsequently manage their implementation and maintenance in Workday, as well as other information systems. Provides technical and HRIS strategic leadership to the Payroll team to ensure all business system requirements and operational processes are implemented and supported effectively.
Responsibilities:

• Partners with the Payroll team, internal stakeholders and vendors, as appropriate, to identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline Payroll processes.
• Establishes priority and manages the delivery schedule for technology enhancements and operational projects, in partnership with other stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Proactively oversees projects, as assigned, routinely assessing status, addressing risks and ensuring Payroll management is aware of important developments.
• Leads issues resolution and response coordination during unplanned adverse events involving technology and process.
• Oversees Payroll integrations and operational aspects of key processes, such as the annual pay review cycle, special bonus runs and other payroll initiatives.
• Develops procedures and best practice processes focused on Payroll/HRSS initiatives
• Leads the effective administration of the Workday system, payroll plans and programs.
• Ensures the integrity of payroll data and accurate/optimal use of the HRIS system (Workday).
• (May manage vendors for Payroll Systems and processes, ensuring all deliverables are achieved in a cost effective manner.
• Ensures changes to systems are developed, configured and tested in non-production environments before being deployed in the live environments.
• Ensures all changes and enhancements are well documented utilizing best practices to ensure version control and standard naming conventions strategies are employed.
• Participates in regression testing during semi-annual releases as required.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to assess and define business requirements and manage their implementation, maintenance and administration.
• Provide subject matter expertise, analysis, systems/process design, testing and communications during the new solution development life cycle and ongoing support to the Payroll team and broader HR community during critical processes.
• Partners closely and effectively with a wide range of areas outside of the function, such as the broader HR community, Information Technology, Legal, Finance and Compliance.
• Collaborates with business lines and the broader HR community to establish and manage effective payroll processes, base pay, incentive and bonus administration, focusing on development, implementation and effective management of automation opportunities.
• Effectively works with Workday Governance lead and Workday vendor to identify new Workday enhancements that may be of value to be implemented within the bank's Workday tenant.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing HRIS delivery management.
• Workday payroll system experience required.
• Experience managing HRIS delivery management. Time and Attendance system experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.
• Must have specific knowledge of payroll design and processes, and experience in payroll system administration.
• Knowledge of Payroll-related policies/procedures including federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Proven analytical and technical skills coupled with problem solving skills with the ability to self-manage through multiple projects and priorities is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office including Visio and Excel with ability to extract and analyze large volumes of data
• Excellent teamwork and relationship management with stakeholders, senior management, team members and vendors.
• Strong work ethic, ability to make decisions, & work under tight deadlines.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $115K- $140K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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