Workday Payroll Architect – Global HR Systems Lead

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Illinois; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL-based IT Services & Solutions Delivery team seeks a senior Architect in CHR Corporate Human Resources to lead HRTS projects and Own Workday Payroll architecture.

The role focuses on scalable gross-to-net processing, taxation, garnishments, and year-end activities, coordinating with architects and clients to deliver aligned HR solutions. A strong HRIS background and extensive Workday experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Technology Management, Business Administration or related field
• 7-10 years of experience in Technology required.
• 4+ years of Workday experience required.
• HR Information System background and cloud-based HR systems background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HRTS Projects, guiding associate architects and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Own Workday Payroll architecture across configuration, integrations, reporting, security, and data governance.
• Design scalable gross-to-net processing, taxation, garnishments, pretax/post-tax deductions, retro and off-cycle payrolls, bonus/commission, and year-end activities.
• Work with Sr. Architects to identify innovative opportunities to enhance our customers' experience.
• Review proofs of concept and/or new ways to deliver system data with clients and leads.
• Architects ensure cross-HRTS alignment on priority initiatives and scope definition.

Skills

Workday experience

HR Information System

Cloud HR systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Abbott Park, IL-based IT Services & Solutions Delivery team seeks a senior Architect in CHR Corporate Human Resources to lead HRTS projects and Own Workday Payroll architecture.

The role focuses on scalable gross-to-net processing, taxation, garnishments, and year-end activities, coordinating with architects and clients to deliver aligned HR solutions. A strong HRIS background and extensive Workday experience are essential.