IT Lead Workday (Payroll) Tech DevOps

IT Lead, Workday (Payroll) Tech DevOps

As the IT Lead, Workday (Payroll) Tech DevOps, you will serve as a senior technical architect and hands-on developer responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of Workday solutions. This role has a strong emphasis on designing and supporting solutions that enable Workday Payroll and Time Tracking operations, including advanced data flows from Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, and Time Tracking into Payroll.

You will lead the development of innovative Workday Extend applications and Prism Analytics pipelines that enhance payroll processing, improve data quality, and strengthen the integrations and analytics that support payrollcritical business processes.

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers with access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer:

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

1. Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Partner closely with Payroll, Time & Attendance, and HR COE teams to translate payroll- and time-related business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Conduct discovery sessions to document functional and non-functional requirements related to gross-to-net processing, time calculation rules, pay components, and payroll reporting.
• Analyze gaps between standard Workday functionality and specialized payroll needs, especially those requiring advanced configurations, Extend apps or Prism datasets.

1. Design & Development (Extend, Prism, & Integrations)

• Workday Extend: Architect and develop custom applications that support payroll operations, such as pay data validation tools, payroll readiness dashboards, exceptionhandling utilities, and workflow enhancements across upstream modules.
• Workday Prism: Build and manage data pipelines that blend payroll, time, and HR data from Workday and external systems to improve payroll accuracy, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
• Integration Development: Design and maintain EIBs, Core Connectors, and Studio integrations supporting endtoend payroll and time data flows, ensuring data integrity between Workday Modules and External payroll vendors and enterprise systems.
• Create Technical Design Documents (TDDs) and system architecture diagrams with a strong focus on payrollrelated data orchestration.

1. Module Support & Technical Strategy

• Provide advanced technical oversight for Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Recruiting, Learning and Talent modules.

• Provide expert-level technical support for Payroll and Time Tracking, including upstream modules that impact payroll calculations.
• Troubleshoot complex payroll defects, time calculation issues, data discrepancies, and performance concerns across integrations and Extend apps.
• Evaluate Workday biannual releases with special focus on Payroll, Time Tracking, and related crossmodule features.
• Implement leading practices for integration monitoring and error recovery, with a focus on payroll dependencies and data timing
• Partner with enterprise IT to ensure Workday integrations align with global data and security standards.

1. DevOps & Governance

• Implement CI/CD best practices for Workday integrations, Extend apps, and Prism pipelines.
• Ensure payrollcritical data meets compliance and security standards (SOX, GDPR, IRS/state/local regulations).
• Maintain governance across all Prism datasets feeding payroll analytics.
• Mentor junior developers and elevate the team's technical capabilities in payrollcentric solution design.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on Workday development experience with a focus on Payroll, Time Tracking, and crossmodule data flows.
• Expertise with Workday Extend, Workday Prism Analytics, and integration development.
• Experience supporting large global or multi-country payroll environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of Workday's payroll architecture, APIs, security model, and datasets.
• Strong proficiency with Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIB, and REST/SOAP web services.
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, XSLT, Java, or similar integration technologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Pro certifications in Payroll, Time Tracking, Integrations, Extend, and Prism Analytics.
• Experience with global payroll transformations or modernization programs.
• Background in Agile or DevOps practices for Workday.
• Experience collaborating with offshore development teams.

Preferred Certifications

• Workday Core HCM Fundamentals
• Workday Benefits
• Workday Absence Management

Why Join Us

• Lead innovation in one of the most advanced global Workday environments.
• Drive the next generation of Workday Extend applications and data analytics capabilities.
• Collaborate with top HR, IT, and business leaders on a truly global scale.
• Competitive compensation, flexible work environment, and global career growth opportunities.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Define and communicate a comprehensive IT product strategy that aligns with the organization's overall business strategy. Develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines key initiatives and enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, security, and business units, to ensure successful product development and delivery. Foster strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Market Research: Conduct research to identify industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT product management. Use market insights to inform product decisions and stay ahead of competitors.
• Product Development: Lead the product development process, defining product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Work with engineering teams to prioritize and execute product enhancements.
• Product Launch: Plan and execute product launches, including developing go-to-market strategies, pricing strategies, and marketing campaigns. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure successful product introductions.
• Product Metrics: Define and track key performance metrics for IT products, such as system uptime, reliability, performance, and user satisfaction. Use data-driven insights to drive product improvements.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with IT product development and deployment.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate the IT product vision, strategy, and progress to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure alignment and buy-in from all relevant teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.
Indirect Reports
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.

Travel

Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
Field of Study: Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent job-related experience. PMI Certification is desired but not required.
Experience Requirements: 5+ years of experience in project management of varied complexities and scope.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements:

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer, and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work effectively with management.
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically.
• Ability to be creative in designing products.
• Previous experience taking a product line to market is preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment.
• Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool(s).
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.