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Workday Configuration Manager - Payroll (100% Virtual/Remote)

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US Foods

Workday Configuration Manager - Payroll (100% Virtual/Remote)

Plainview, TX / Remote

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This is an exciting opportunity to become one of the driving forces of US Foods's Payroll Technology team. As part of the Payroll Technology team within HR Operations, you will be a key contributor and will have the opportunity to work with all Payroll functions and IT teams in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

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US Foods has implemented the Workday HCM, Recruiting & Payroll. HCM Core implementation includes Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Performance and Talent management. *Absence Management with Time Tracking currently being implemented with rollout planned in phases.

This is a Remote position - work can be performed anywhere in the U.S excluding Hawaii and the U.S. Territories.

This position has been segmented as 100% Virtual Remote meaning te work is completed 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. except Hawaii or United States Territories.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deep understanding of Payroll and HR data, global employee data privacy
  • Deep understanding of Workday functionality for a specific area of responsibility: Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence (PATT) (Talent/Performance/Compensation/HCM/Recruiting supported by other Leads)
  • Work with functional team owners to understand new requirements, perform analysis, design, configuration, testing and production implementation.
  • Understanding the configuration of calculated fields, condition rules and eligibility rules
  • Understanding of integrations although primarily handled by IT team
  • Support all Workday projects, partner with IT organization and ensure process adherence
  • Partner with IT Integrations, HR Technology, HR Shared Services, Recruiting, PMO, Analytics, Finance & other key stakeholder groups as needed for operational support, governance, data analysis and projects
  • Develop deep understanding of complex enterprise-wide data and interdependencies, including those with reporting and downstream integrations
  • Own Workday change governance for PATT (Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence) within Workday
  • Serve as primary resource for Payroll production support responsibilities
  • Rotational production support responsibilities with team members
  • Create and document process documentation
  • Create and/or support the creation of user documentation, trainings and support end user training sessions around content
  • Coordinate with functional / regional Finance and HR leaders as needed
  • This role will own the weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual update management adoption process related the functional area support including testing coordination as appropriate of all opt-in and mandatory release items
  • Process Expertise
  • Communicate processes to Payroll, Finance, HR, and IT Administrative teams

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor or Master's degree, or equivalent experience. A degree in a HR or IT discipline is preferred.
  • 8+ years of HR Technology experience, 5+ years' experience with Workday including 2 years of Payroll administration, preferably in a large complex organization.
  • Ideal candidate will be Workday PRO certified.
  • Experience implementing and/or supporting Workday HCM, with a focus on Payroll.
  • Functional knowledge of all HCM modules (e.g. Compensation, Talent, Recruiting/Onboarding, Self-Service, etc.).
  • Prior experience with US Foods' Legacy systems, including PeopleSoft HCM, Taleo and various CRM platforms preferred
  • Workday reporting and analytics a plus.
  • Excellent understanding of Payroll business practices and how they relate to and are incorporated into HCM systems.
  • Expertise of information technology and working with IT teams
  • Expertise in creating test plans and testing Payroll and other HR systems
  • Demonstrated experience handling sensitive employee data (data privacy) and confidential materials.
  • Efficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and various presentation and corporate collaboration tools.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, team building, leadership, presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work independently or with teams, highly motivated to achieve results.
  • Work with geographically dispersed organizations in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Ability to multi-task and to take on new and unfamiliar assignments.

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In Colorado, the expected compensation for this role is between $91,100 - 21,500. In New York, the expected compensation for this role is between $107,500 - 143,300. In California, the expected compensation for this role is between $102,100 - 136,200. In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $$102,100 - 136,200. This role is also eligible for annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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Client-provided location(s): Aiken, TX 79241, USA
Job ID: US_FOOD-R255332
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led

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