Workday Configuration Analyst (Payroll / Total Rewards)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Workday Configuration Analyst (Payroll / Total Rewards) for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Insurance clients. This position is fully remote, but the candidate must be sitting in the East Coast.

Responsibilities :

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  Providing production support for the Workday modules for day to day issues as they come up
  
• Developing Workday solutions based on business requirements while following best practices
• Performing unit testing and providing input to the QA testing team in determination of functional scenarios and regression tests.
• Deploying configuration by following the change management process in play for all change updates to production
• Developing a trusted advisor relationship with business contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects
• Serving as primary, daily contact to the business on delivery of services
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality services and products to clients
• Managing deliverables, scope of work and quality for Payroll work stream
• Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
• Partner with other roles in an agile methodology environment
• In addition, there will be specific regular events and strategic/operational projects that correlate to each individual Workday module which you will manage and/or support. For these types of activities, you will be responsible for:
  • Leading configuration design sessions
  • Demonstrating Workday features
  • Researching and recommending solutions based on tech capabilities
  • Calling out design considerations that aid in business decision making

Required Skills :

• Minimum seven years of experience supporting enterprise HR applications in functional - technical roles
• Three or more years of demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Payroll and two or more of the following Workday modules: Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation.
• Expert knowledge and hands on experience of Payroll configuration required
• Understanding of Workday payroll end to end processing including but not limited to pay components setup, earnings, deductions, pay calculations, pay processing, taxes, retro calculations, payroll reporting etc.
• Ability to enhance the payroll module with new setup, new functionality for all kinds of business needs.
• Workday Report Writer a plus
• Understanding of Workday data, data flow between modules and integrations to other systems
• Expert-level proficiency with MS Excel
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to drive discussions to closure, aligning cross functional groups with an ownership attitude
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail; keen ability to multi-task and prioritize work deliverables as needs evolve
• Demonstrated basic understanding of HR processes
• Bachelor's Degree required

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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