Financial Applications Specialist II

Column Technical Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Column Technical Services in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Financial Applications Specialist II to lead Payroll and Time & Attendance initiatives using Workday and Symplr.

The role blends independent work with collaboration, focusing on system integration, regulatory compliance, and delivering scalable solutions for large employee populations. Hybrid role with 1-2 days on-site in Manhattan; local candidates only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related discipline.
• 4+ years of full cycle Workday Payroll implementation or Symplr/Workday Time & Attendance.
• Experience implementing Workday Payroll and/or Symplr Time & Attendance.
• Experience with payroll tax compliance and Wage and Hour laws.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of payroll systems from design to production.
• Oversee payroll processing tasks for large employee populations.
• Ensure integration between Workday payroll and internal/external platforms.
• Coordinate Time & Attendance processes using Symplr or similar software.
• Document technical solutions and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Time & Attendance

Kronos

Payroll compliance

Data reporting

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Symplr Workforce Management

Workday

Job description

Column Technical Services is seeking an experienced Financial Applications Specialist II with deep expertise in Workday and Time & Attendance systems. You'll work independently, apply strong operational insight, apply deep operational knowledge, and influence solution design through meaningful technical discussions. Join us and put your expertise to work. Let's talk!

Please note, this position does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States. Hybrid role with 1 to 2 days onsite per week as needed in Manhattan, NY. Local or NJ applicants only.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of payroll systems from initial design through production deployment
• Oversee operational tasks and project deliverables related to payroll processing for large employee populations
• Ensure seamless integration between Workday payroll systems and both internal and external platforms
• Coordinate Time & Attendance processes using Symplr Workforce Management or similar software, ensuring accurate payroll processing
• Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements specific to client jurisdictions
• Evaluate business challenges and deliver solutions through application development, system integration, and process automation
• Contribute to all phases of the project lifecycle, including design, testing, rollout, and ongoing support
• Provide technical guidance to identify system gaps and recommend tailored or standard solutions
• Collaborate with third‑party vendors and internal stakeholders to define integration strategies and document technical solutions
• Support financial initiatives through detailed analysis, processing documentation, and user training
• Convert complex business needs into actionable technical deliverables across various finance functions
• Maintain comprehensive process documentation and offer mentorship to junior team members
• Stay informed on industry developments through relevant seminars, workshops, and training sessions

Required Qualifications

• More than 4 years of full cycle implementation of Workday Payroll and or a Symplr / Workday Time & Attendance system.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong background in implementation for Workday Payroll and or a Symplr Workforce Time & Attendance or Kronos.
• Functional expert resource in the Payroll and Time & Attendance domain, with proficiency in payroll tax compliance, Wage and Hour laws overtime requirements, and related regulatory practices.
• Strong understanding of Payroll data and reporting Workday / Simplr Time & Attendance system.
• Experienced in functional design, configuration, preparing and executing test cases with remediation, and delivering end‑user training and documentation.
• Exceptional analytical abilities, meticulous documentation practices, and strong communication skills to effectively represent the function with stakeholders.