Workday Configuration Administrator Payroll- Remote Opportunity

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the

Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award , we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to sharein neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.At KinderCare Learning Companies, youll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, were all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Workday Configuration Administrator (Payroll / Absence / Time Tracking) to join our HRIS team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in configuring and maintaining Workday to ensure accurate and efficient payroll processing and administration. This position requires expertise in Workday HMC, Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking (PATT) and an understanding of payroll processes and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Responsibilities:Workday Configuration:Configure and maintain Workday to align with organizational policies, compliance requirements, and best practices.Implement and update payroll components, earnings, deductions, taxes, time templates, costing allocations, audit alerts, business processes, and other related configurations within the Workday platform.Collaborate with process owners to formulate and maintain Workday Payroll related configuration and innovative functionalities.General knowledge in all Workday functional areas.Integration Management:Collaborate with integration teams to design, test, and implement interfaces between Workday and other systems, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy.Payroll Process Optimization:Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization through Workday automation, gathering business requirements and proposing enhancements.Analyze and optimize payroll business processes for efficiency and accuracy, leveraging Workday functionalities and recommending improvements.Knowledge in requirements gathering, designing, prototyping and testing of Workday solutions according to customer requirements.Compliance and Reporting:Stay updated on payroll compliance requirements and ensure Workday configurations adhere to relevant laws and regulations.Create, generate, and analyze payroll reports to verify accuracy and compliance, making necessary adjustments as needed.Testing and Troubleshooting:Comprehension of cross-functional touchpoints in Workday between payroll and other modules.Conduct thorough testing of Workday configurations to identify and resolve issues promptly.Collaborate with IT and support teams to troubleshoot and resolve payroll system-related problems.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple client requests and/or tickets to meet customer deliverables.Documentation:Maintain comprehensive documentation of all Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking configurations, changes, and processes.Provide training and documentation to end-users on new configurations and processes.Other:Lead, manage, and support the gradual adoption and deployment of additional Workday features and modules, including PATT.Work closely with process owners to actively contribute to the strategic Workday HCM/Payroll roadmap, aligning with desired enhancements and integrating new Workday functionality.Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Workday PATT, focusing on business process design and configuration.Lead, manage, and support the gradual adoption and deployment of additional Workday features and modules, including PAY, ABS, and TT.Qualifications:

Qualifications:5+ years of HRIS experience supporting Workday Payroll ConfigurationsExperience configuring earning codes, pay components, and troubleshooting system errorsExperience in designing and managing Workday integrations with other HR systems.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Proven track record of mentoring and coaching junior resourcesGood problem solver with ability to consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

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We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, were matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, youll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if youre anything like us, youll come for the work, and stay for the people.KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.Primary Location : Portland, Oregon, United StatesJob : Corporate