Global Workday Payroll Lead | HR Tech & Integrations Expert

World Kinect Corporation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

World Kinect Corporation seeks an experienced HRIS Payroll Lead with Workday expertise to guide global payroll technology strategy and delivery. You will partner with HR, IT, and finance to optimize Workday Payroll across multiple regions and drive complex HRIS initiatives.

You will lead configurations, enhancements, and integrations, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalable solutions while mentoring a growing HRIS team in a fast-paced, globally distributed organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday Payroll experience in a global environment.
• Deep expertise in Payroll configuration, Integrations, BPM, Security, Reporting, Testing & Release Management, and vendor interfaces.
• Strong understanding of Workday architecture and HR business processes.
• Experience leading complex HRIS projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management, and Integrations.
• Agile experience and Workday certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, enhancement, and optimization of Workday Payroll across the U.S., U.K., and globally integrated payroll environments.
• Act as the subject matter expert for payroll-related HR technology initiatives, integrations, and system design.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to translate business needs into effective technology solutions.
• Drive testing, release management, security controls, reporting, and data integrity initiatives.
• Support Workday enhancements, upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor HRIS team members and provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• Help shape the future of our HR technology strategy through innovation and best practices.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Payroll configuration

Integrations

Business Process Management

Security

Reporting

Testing

Release management

Third-party interfaces

Workday architecture

HR business processes

Core HCM

Compensation

Benefits

Talent Management

Tools

Workday

Job description

World Kinect Corporation seeks an experienced HRIS Payroll Lead with Workday expertise to guide global payroll technology strategy and delivery. You will partner with HR, IT, and finance to optimize Workday Payroll across multiple regions and drive complex HRIS initiatives.

You will lead configurations, enhancements, and integrations, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalable solutions while mentoring a growing HRIS team in a fast-paced, globally distributed organization.