Senior Workday Payroll Engineer

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

University of Washington in Seattle seeks a Senior Workday Payroll Engineer to support Tier 3 Application Management for Workday HR/Payroll. This role administers, configures, and maintains UW’s Workday environment to meet business needs and ensure reliable payroll operations.

The position emphasizes Workday configuration, system administration, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on data integrity, reporting, and security in a SaaS context. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Workday HR/Payroll domains with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience configuring and maintaining Workday HR/Payroll (or similar) HCM, Compensation, Academic, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, or Payroll modules.
• Experience analyzing complex HR/Payroll system processes and implementing configuration changes to support operational, compliance, and business requirements.
• Experience supporting system testing and data validation activities.
• Experience with reporting, data, and security in a SaaS environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience interacting with customers to resolve complex inquiries and perform under high-volume times.

Responsibilities

• Workday Configuration and System Administration, 70%: apply knowledge of Workday system administration, design concepts, data conventions, workflow dependencies, and technical inter-dependencies.
• Conduct systems analysis to identify enhancement opportunities and implement complex Workday configuration changes.
• Develop and promote detailed configuration and administration guidance to optimize system functionality.
• Research, configure, test, and troubleshoot Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) integrations for data loading, including template setup and issue Resolution.
• Advanced Operational System Administration, 20%: collaborate with cross-functional Workday teams to configure, enhance, and maintain enterprise HR/Payroll solutions.
• Serve as an advanced systems administrator and application leader by resolving complex user and stakeholder inquiries.
• Knowledge Management, Training & Communication, 10%: maintain stakeholder relationships, update knowledge repositories, and deliver training materials for Workday users and admins.

Skills

Workday configuration

System administration

EIB integrations

HR/Payroll knowledge

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Science, Computer Science or related experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-0000135474

Job Description

UW Information Technology has an outstanding opportunity for Senior Workday Payroll Engineer to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Application Manager for Time Tracking, Absence and Payroll, the Senior Workday Payroll Engineer will support Tier 3 Application Management functions in Workday HR/Payroll, a cloud-based human resource management software system. This position is responsible for system administration, configuring, maintaining, and managing an organization's Workday environment so it meets business and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Configuration and System Administration (70%)

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of Workday system administration, including foundational design concepts, data conventions, workflow dependencies, and technical inter-dependencies.
• Conduct systems analysis to identify enhancement opportunities and implement complex Workday configuration changes that support the HR/Payroll needs of the University.
• Develop and promote detailed configuration and administration guidance to optimize system functionality.
• Research, configure, test, and troubleshoot Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) integrations for data loading, including template setup and resolution of complex issues.

Advanced Operational System Administration (20%)

• Work closely with cross-functional Workday teams to configure, enhance, and maintain enterprise HR/Payroll solutions aligned with institutional goals.
• Serve as an advanced systems administrator and application leader by resolving complex user and stakeholder inquiries.

Knowledge Management, Training & Communication (10%)

• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to stay aligned on policies, procedures, and standards related to Workday operations.
• Support knowledge management activities, including updating and verifying knowledge repository content.
• Assist in developing, verifying, and delivering training materials and sessions relevant to Workday users and administrators as needed in the role of technical subject matter expert on configuration.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Science, Computer Science or related experience
• Four years of experience working in the Workday HR/Payroll domains with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience working with enterprise HR/Payroll systems and the configuration and maintenance thereof, including working specifically with the Workday HR/Payroll (or similar) HCM, Compensation, Academic, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, or Payroll modules.
• Experience analyzing complex HR/Payroll system processes and and implementing Workday configuration changes that support operational, compliance, and business requirements.
• Experience supporting system testing and/or data validation activities.
• Experience with reporting, data, and security in a SaaS environment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business and technical design considerations and resolve issues through problem solving in the context of a customer service framework.
• Ability to communicate clearly, in writing and in verbal presentations, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience interacting with customers, including resolution of complex inquiries and efficient performance during high-volume timeframes.
• Experience providing production support of mission critical systems.
• Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills, technical documentation skills, user liaising, and personal interaction abilities.
• Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Payroll configuration such as: creating custom pay components and the required calculations (e.g. logic, arithmetic, conditional, etc.), updating account posting rules, and updating payroll business processes, validations, and condition rules (e.g. costing allocations and payroll accounting adjustments).
• Experience performing configuration work in an Agile environment.
• Experience playing an individual contributor role within a shared services environment.
• Working experience executing relevant business processes at the University of Washington or in a comparable higher education environment.
• Experience in the use of customer support infrastructure tools, including a case management system, knowledge base and associated reporting tool.
• Experience with Workday Extend or other low code/no code platform.

Working Conditions

Hybrid working environment

Work environment deadlines include a semi-monthly ongoing payroll schedule for operations as well as project-driven effective dates and due dates.

Occasional work outside of business hours for timed deployments, urgent support, or planned recurring work such as the twice yearly Workday Release weekend in March and September.

About the Team

UW Information Technology (UWIT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW’s IT infrastructure, resources, and services. UWIT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world. UWIT partners with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service.

Data & Applications (D&A) is the division in UWIT that runs the university’s academic and business systems, productivity platforms, enterprise integrations, learning analytics and data for decision-making and is also responsible for the accessibility of UW’s digital resources. Workday Operations is a unit within the Data & Applications division.

Within the Data & Applications Workday Operations organization, the HR/Payroll Application Management team acts as the system administrator, configuration team for UW’s Workday HR/Payroll modules such as Human Capital Management, Compensation, Academic, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll, delivering services that are timely, accurate and highly attuned to the fast-paced university environment.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$99,228.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$161,244.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .