Workday Solutions Architect – Payroll & Time Tracking

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 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?

We are seeking a seasoned Workday Solutions Architect specializing in US & Canada Payroll & Time Tracking to join our North American HR Digital Solutions team.

This role will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and optimizing payroll processes within the Workday ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Workday Payroll, with knowledge of Security and Reporting as a strong plus.

This individual will act as a strategic advisor, partnering with key stakeholders to deliver scalable and efficient payroll solutions that align with business needs and compliance requirements.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:


* 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 Techno...