Workday Solutions Architect – Payroll & Time Tracking

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?  

As a Workday Solutions Architect you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in ZEISS Business Services group and show case your skills and experience with payroll and time tracking.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Architecture:


* Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Payroll & Time Tracking solutions for the USA and Canada, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.


* Ensure proper functionality of all Payroll deductions for associated benefits components such as health benefits and 401(k)


* Analyze complex payroll processes and provide innovative solutions leveraging Workday capabilities.


* Design end-to-end workflows for payroll processing, time tracking, tax compliance, and reporting.


* Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and leading practices in Payroll and Time Tracking to design and deliver scalable, user-centered Workday solutions that enhance the employee experience and drive operational efficiency.


* Manage and prioritize the Payroll & Time Tracking tickets in our ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution of issues, effective stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement of the system performance and user satisfaction

System Configuration and Optimization:


* Configure Workday Payroll & Time Tracking to support multi-jurisdictional payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculations for taxes, deductions, and garnishments.


* Identify opportunities to enhance payroll operations and implement best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.


* Stay current with Workday releases, identifying features to improve time tracking & payroll functionality and compliance.


* Lead end-to-end system testing for Payroll and Time Tracking enhancements from a Technology perspective, ensuring solution integrity and functionality.

Security and Reporting:


* Define and manage Workday Security roles and permissions related to Payroll to ensure data confidentiality and compliance.


* Create and maintain advanced Workday Payroll Reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights for sta...