Payroll Systems Technical Lead

Forvis Mazars US; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Total rewards program

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US seeks a Payroll Systems Technical Lead to be the primary technical resource for Workday Payroll functionality, reporting, testing, and process improvement. This role partners with HRIS to translate payroll requirements and validate system changes.

The position focuses on payroll testing, report development, and automation opportunities while supporting cross-functional initiatives and driving efficiency in payroll operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive U.S. payroll experience, including processing, validation, tax compliance, adjustments, year-end processing, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience using Workday Payroll.
• Experience conducting payroll testing, validating results, and documenting issues.
• Experience building payroll reports and reconciling payroll data.
• Experience investigating payroll system issues and documenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical subject matter resource for Workday Payroll functionality and payroll business processes.
• Translate payroll requirements into specifications with HRIS and validate changes.
• Coordinate and perform payroll-focused testing for releases and system changes with documented results.
• Develop and support Workday reports, calculated fields, worksheets, and dashboards.
• Investigate payroll issues and elevate system-related items with clear documentation.
• Represent Payroll on cross-functional initiatives and communicate impacts.
• Create training, job aids, and documentation for new functionality.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes through automation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Payroll testing

Payroll reporting

Process improvement

Automation exploration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description & Requirements

The Payroll Systems Technical Lead serves as Payroll's primary technical resource for Workday Payroll functionality, reporting, testing, and process improvement. The role partners with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to translate payroll requirements, validate system changes, investigate issues, and help the Payroll team use Workday effectively. This is a non-supervisory lead role.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the technical subject matter resource for Workday Payroll functionality and payroll business processes.
• Translate payroll requirements into clear specifications in partnership with HRIS and validate completed changes.
• Coordinate and perform payroll-focused testing for releases and system changes, including test scenarios, documented results, and risk communication.
• Develop and support Workday reports, calculated fields, worksheets, and dashboards within approved access.
• Investigate payroll issues, resolve items within Payroll's responsibility, and elevate system-related issues with clear documentation.
• Represent Payroll on cross-functional system initiatives and communicate payroll impacts and operational considerations.
• Create training, job aids, and functional documentation for new or changed functionality.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes through automation, artificial intelligence, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of progressive U.S. payroll experience, including payroll processing, validation, tax compliance, adjustments, year-end processing, and periodic reporting.
• Hands-on experience using Workday Payroll.
• Experience conducting payroll testing, validating results, and documenting issues.
• Experience building payroll reports and reconciling payroll data.
• Experience investigating payroll system issues and documenting findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• In-house and medium-volume payroll experience
• Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields, or worksheets
• Workday Pro certification in Payroll or Reporting, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to handle confidential employee information appropriately.

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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

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