Workday Systems Manager, PATT

SBM Offshore•Sacramento, CA

6d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Workday Systems Manager, PATTS is the primary technical owner of Workday Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Scheduling (PATTS) configuration and system operations. This role sits within the Payroll department and operates independently from the HRIS team, reflecting the specialized configuration complexity required to support a large, multi-union workforce across multiple states. The Manager provides direct oversight to a small team of PATTS system analysts and/or AMS vendor resources, manages all tenant configuration, maintains system integrity across payroll-impacting modules, and serves as the escalation point for all PATTS-related system issues. Supporting a workforce of 12,000+ employees across 50+ collective bargaining agreements, this role demands deep Workday functional expertise, demonstrated experience translating complex CBA provisions into system configuration, and the operational judgment to manage high-stakes configuration in a heavily regulated, multi-union environment. The Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy under the direction of the Sr. Director of Payroll.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience with direct ownership of Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll modules.
Minimum 2 years of experience configuring Workday in a union environment with direct responsibility for translating CBA provisions into system rules.
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-state payroll operations and state-specific compliance requirements.
Active Workday certification in one or more of the following required at time of hire: Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, or Workday Absence Management.
Proven ability to manage and prioritize configuration work across multiple concurrent workstreams.
Experience with Workday reporting tools including Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and dashboards.
Strong working knowledge of payroll calculation logic, time entry processing, and absence accrual mechanics.
Workday Scheduling module configuration experience.
Experience supporting large-scale workforces with a high volume of active bargaining units.
Familiarity with Workday EIB, Studio integrations, or Workday Extend.
Experience supporting a Workday implementation or major module deployment.

Nice To Haves

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end configuration and ongoing maintenance of Workday Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Scheduling modules.
Build, test, and maintain time calculation rules, pay calculation groups, accrual plans, scheduling rule sets, and absence plans aligned to CBA provisions and state-specific requirements.
Manage business process framework (BPF) design and updates within PATTS scope.
Evaluate and implement Workday bi-annual release features relevant to PATTS; assess impacts, test in sandbox, and coordinate production deployment.
Translate complex CBA language into Workday configuration across 50+ bargaining units; maintain documentation mapping contract provisions to system rules.
Configure and maintain union-specific time calculation rules including premium pay, shift differentials, overtime cascades, holiday premiums, and rest period rules.
Support CBA renegotiations by modeling configuration impacts of proposed contract changes prior to ratification.
Ensure accurate downstream flow of time, absence, and scheduling data into Workday Payroll calculation.
Conduct systematic audits of time and absence data prior to payroll lock; resolve configuration-driven discrepancies.
Maintain integration touchpoints between PATTS modules and upstream/downstream systems; partner with IT on EIB loads, calculated fields, and integration troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain operational reports and dashboards supporting payroll audit, exception management, and labor cost visibility.
Own the PATTS change control process; document all configuration changes, maintain a change log, and coordinate approvals with Payroll leadership.
Serve as the PATTS subject matter expert in cross-functional meetings with HR, IT, Labor Relations, Finance, and Payroll Operations.
Manage Workday support cases and escalations relevant to PATTS modules; maintain vendor relationship and track resolution timelines.
Maintain system documentation including configuration guides, process maps, and user-facing SOPs.
Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.