Sr. Workday Payroll Project Manager
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Overview
Job Description
Must have configuration exp. of Workday Payroll.
As a Sr. Workday Payroll Project Manager, you will work closely with the business areas to define and deliver HCM technology strategy and will be involved in a range of other HR transformational projects including global payroll technology strategy and process redesign/standardization.
For each of the Workday modules that you oversee, you will be accountable for all of the following:
- Developing a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects
- Serving as primary, daily contact to clients on delivery of services
- Ensuring delivery of high-quality services and products to clients
- Managing project team, deliverables, scope of work and quality for Benefits and Compensation work streams
- Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
- Demonstrating natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels
For these types of activities, you will be responsible for:
- Setting up and using project management processes/systems for work stream (includes planning the life cycle of the project, identifying key project activities and milestones, etc.)
- Gathering requirements
- Leading configuration design sessions
- Developing product configuration
- Creating/Managing the testing strategy
- Partnering with User Enablement/HR Communications to update training and other delivery tools
This role requires the following skills and experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience supporting enterprise HRIS or Payroll applications
- Three or more years of demonstrated expert-level proficiency in two or more of the following Workday modules: Core HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, Talent/Performance, Time and Attendance, and/or Security.
- Expert-level proficiency with MS Excel
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail; keen ability to multi-task and prioritize work deliverables as needs evolve
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional technical project deliverables
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