Senior Manager, Workday Payroll Technology

Montefiore Einstein; City of Yonkers (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Einstein is seeking a Senior Manager, Workday Payroll Technology in Yonkers, NY. You will lead a team of Workday Payroll consultants and analysts, drive the functional strategy, governance, and operational excellence of the Workday Payroll platform.

You will own the payroll roadmap, ensure change and release governance, and coordinate with Payroll, HR, Finance and IT to ensure compliant, timely pay processing across a multi-entity health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, HR, Business or related field.
• 7+ years supporting Workday Payroll in a functional/techno-functional capacity.
• 2–3 years in a people leadership or team management role.
• Deep functional knowledge of Workday Payroll (pay components, tax, garnishments, retro pay).
• Experience in a large, multi-entity or unionized environment.
• Strong payroll compliance knowledge (federal, NY State, local).
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to bridge technical/business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Workday Payroll consultants and analysts, directing work and ensuring quality.
• Own the functional roadmap for Workday Payroll and governance for changes.
• Oversee payroll operations, including off-cycle processing, retro pay, and tax filings.
• Ensure SOX controls, audit readiness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR Tech, Finance and IT on initiatives and integration issues.

Skills

Workday Payroll

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/HR/Business

Tools

Workday Payroll certification

UKG Time Tracking

Job description

City/State:Yonkers, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:HRIS - HCM OperationsWork Shift:DayWork Days:MON-FRIScheduled Hours:8:30 AM-5 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSPay Range:$160,000.00-$200,000.00Montefiore is seeking a Senior Manager, Workday Payroll Technology to lead the functional strategy, governance, and operational excellence of our Workday Payroll platform. This is a working management role responsible for overseeing a team of Workday Payroll consultants and analysts, ensuring the platform reliably supports payroll operations across a large, complex health system while driving continuous improvement, compliance, and enhancement initiatives.This role is functional/operational in nature — the Senior Manager is expected to direct, prioritize, and quality-check the work of consulting resources, translate business and compliance requirements into technical direction, and serve as the primary escalation point between Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam & Vendor LeadershipManage a team of Workday Payroll consultants (internal and third-party/staff augmentation), including work assignment, prioritization, and performance oversightServe as the primary point of accountability for consultant deliverables, ensuring work is scoped, tracked, and delivered on time and within budgetManage relationships with Workday and any implementation/staffing partners, including SOW development, invoicing oversight, and vendor performance reviewsPlatform Ownership & GovernanceOwn the functional roadmap for Workday Payroll, including tax, UKG time tracking integration, garnishments, off-cycle processing, retro pay, and payroll accountingEstablish and enforce change management, testing, and release governance for all payroll configuration changesMaintain system documentation, configuration standards, and audit-readiness across the payroll modulePayroll Operations SupportPartner directly with Payroll Operations leadership to ensure the platform supports accurate, timely, and compliant pay processing for a multi-entity, multi-union health system workforceLead root cause analysis and resolution for payroll system issues, ensuring proper prioritization based on business and compliance impactOversee quarter-end, year-end, and tax filing readiness activities from a systems perspectiveCompliance & RiskEnsure Workday Payroll configuration remains compliant with federal, New York State, and local tax and wage regulations, as well as union/CBA pay rulesPartner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Legal on system controls, SOX-related requirements, and data privacy standardsMaintain a proactive posture on Workday releases, identifying impacts to payroll configuration and compliance obligationsCross-Functional CollaborationAct as the primary liaison between Payroll, HR Technology (HCM/Benefits), Finance, and IT on all Workday Payroll-related initiativesSupport integration design and issue resolution with upstream/downstream systems (time and attendance, general ledger, benefits, third-party tax and garnishment vendors)Represent Payroll Technology in broader Workday governance forums and enterprise system initiativesQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience7+ years of experience supporting Workday Payroll in a functional/techno-functional capacity, including at least 2–3 years in a people leadership or team management roleDemonstrated experience overseeing consultants or vendor resources on Workday Payroll configuration and projectsDeep functional knowledge of Workday Payroll, including pay components, tax setup, garnishments, off-cycles, retro pay, and payroll accountingExperience supporting payroll in a large, multi-entity or unionized environmentStrong understanding of payroll compliance requirements (federal, NY State, local)Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate between technical teams and payroll/HR business leadersAbility to work in a hybrid environment with regular onsite attendance in Yonkers, NY, and occasional travel to other Montefiore Health System locations.PreferredExperience in a healthcare or academic medical center environmentWorkday Payroll certification(s)Experience with UKG Time Tracking and/or Workday Payroll integrations (e.g., ADP tax filing, garnishment vendors, UKG)Familiarity with SOX controls and audit processes as they relate to payroll systemsWork Location & Travel ExpectationsThis is a hybrid position based in Yonkers, NY.The selected candidate is expected to work onsite approximately 2-3 days per week and participate in additional onsite meetings, workshops, project kickoffs, and other business-critical activities as needed.Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Yonkers office and be able to maintain a consistent onsite presence.Limited local travel may be required to support payroll and technology initiatives across Montefiore Health System locations, including White Plains, Nyack, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and other regional facilities.Travel is generally planned in advance and is expected to be occasional rather than frequent. Overnight travel is not typically required.What Success Looks LikePayroll runs accurately and on time, with system issues identified and resolved proactively rather than reactivelyConsultant resources are efficiently deployed against a clear, prioritized roadmapMontefiore maintains strong audit and compliance posture across all Workday Payroll configurationStakeholders across Payroll, HR, and Finance view the Workday Payroll Technology function as a reliable, responsive partnerMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.