Staff People Technology Specialist
About The Position
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
- High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- Five to seven years of experience in Workday configuration and maintenance, with two years specifically with Workday Payroll
Responsibilities
- Own the Workday Payroll configuration including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment
- Configure and maintain earnings, deductions, tax elements, accounting, and pay group setups within Workday Payroll
- Partner with Finance and outside payroll/tax vendors to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing and reconciliation each cycle
- Support payroll compliance, including audits, tax filings, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements
- Build and validate payroll testing scenarios for new configurations, tax updates, and system releases prior to go-live
- Lead resolution of defects and root cause analysis
- Maintain and continuously improve our Workday system, ensuring system fidelity and a strong end-user experience
- Manage security roles, business process configurations, and system permissions to protect sensitive employee data
- Document configuration decisions, processes, and standard operating procedures for the team
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to stakeholders
- Stay current with HR trends and make proactive recommendations for continuous improvement
- Assist in organizational programs (workforce planning, organizational design, performance review cycles, etc)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
