Workday Payroll Configuration Analyst

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Job Summary

Responsible for leading projects while integrating knowledge of business and functional priorities for the functional systems and technology platform (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Legal, etc.). Ensures the planning and execution of all activities for the platform are directly aligned with allocated budget and business commitments. Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for business partners as well as team members for the platform. Acts as a technical expert in own area within the organization. Works independently or as part of a team on more complex projects. Provides mentoring and guidance to more junior team members. May be responsible for leading a team, but does not directly manage people.

Job Description

Primary Requirements

• Demonstrates strong expertise in Workday Payroll, including end-to-end processing, configuration, and operational support.
• Leverages AI, automation, and emerging technologies to streamline functional system processes, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency across the technology platform.
• Identifies and implements intelligent automation opportunities (e.g., workflow automation, predictive analytics, and system-driven validations) to optimize integrations, testing, monitoring, and ongoing platform support.
• Familiarity with Workday development and reporting tools, including calculated fields, dashboards, and advanced reporting capabilities.
• Working knowledge of ADP GlobalView and/or Celergo payroll solutions, supporting multinational payroll operations.
• Familiarity with UKG Pro Workforce Management (WFM) or other time and attendance systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Represents the department as a primary technical point of contact for functional systems and technology platform.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the functional platform to answer questions/concerns about platform changes and capabilities as well as policies and procedures.
• Provides thorough review of technical solutions for the functional systems and technology platform to ensure configuration/ development meet the business requirement specifications, designs and plans as well as ensure a common understanding and agreement on deliverables.
• Preserves the integrity of functional systems and technology platform by reviewing potential downstream impacts of platform upgrades to ensure data integrity and functionality.
• Manages the relationship with business stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements for the functional systems and technology platform.
• Conducts needs analysis to determine integration requirements.
• Manages training initiatives to introduce new applications or new features in existing applications for the functional systems and technology platform.
• Evaluates new vendor released functionality for the functional systems and technology platform and analysis to determine and recommend new features.
• Works with quality assurance team to determine all necessary testing is accounted and documented.
• Provides feedback regarding best possible user experience for application users.
• May be asked to provide input for development learning team/ departmental budget.
• Ensures platform integrity and cutover readiness during technical deployments by performing technical cutover planning timing for the functional systems and technology platform.
• Responsible for platform stability and aids with appropriate troubleshooting activities to collaboratively resolve problems and ensure high availability.
• Serves as a department representative when implementing cross functional changes to assist with system stability and availability.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for the department and provides technical education/review of systems training.
• Exemplifies the standards of leadership, business standards, policy and the company's future vision in the technology space.
• Provides a consistent, independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Comcast will consider for employment applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Please note that federal state, or local laws and regulations may restrict or prohibit Comcast from hiring individuals convicted of certain crimes. Additionally, an applicant’s criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the job duties of this position, which may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Skills:

Workday Software; Operational Efficiency; Payroll; Workday Payroll; Payroll Reporting

Salary:

National Pay Range: $88,163.11 USD-$206,632.29 USD Illinois Pay Range: $93,673.30 USD - $181,836.41 USD Colorado Pay Range: $99,183.50 USD - $190,101.70 USD Hawaii Pay Range: $115,714.08 USD - $173,571.12 USD Washington DC Pay Range: $126,734.47 USD - $190,101.70 USD Maryland Pay Range: $104,693.69 USD - $190,101.70 USD Minnesota Pay Range: $99,183.50 USD - $173,571.12 USD New York Pay Range: $104,693.69 USD - $206,632.29 USD Washington Pay Range: $99,183.50 USD - $198,366.99 USD New Jersey Pay Range: $110,203.89 USD - $198,366.99 USD Vermont Pay Range: $104,693.69 USD - $165,305.83 USD Massachusetts Pay Range: $110,203.89 USD - $198,366.99 USD California Pay Range: $99,183.50 USD - $183,673.14

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That?s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality ? to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +