Workday Technical Functional Expert - Payroll

CVS Health•Work At Home-California, CA

1d•$101,970 - $203,940•Hybrid

About The Position

CVS Health is looking for a Workday Technical-Functional Expert (with Core HCM, Compensation, Payroll and Absence expertise) to join our Human Resources Technology team. We’re seeking an experienced and motivated individual who is ready to take on the challenge of supporting HR and Payroll business operations by providing optimal and scalable technological solutions. This person will be an integral part of a team responsible for Workday Payroll and Absence Management modules for domestic (USA) and international employees meeting the needs of CVS Health’s Total rewards, Legal and Human Resources business partners and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of functional and technical expertise, as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical partners. You will provide integral support to the Human Resources and Payroll organizations for their technology needs collaborating with HR Business Partners, COEs and HR Shared Services across all business segments. You will establish cross-functional relationships throughout HR Technology and Human Resources to ensure solutions and initiatives are effectively designed and implemented. Work with dedication and motivation to support the goal of paying all the employees accurately on time, every time.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in a Workday Payroll Technical-functional lead role.
5+ years' experience configuring and debugging Business Processes and building solutions in Workday.
3+ years' experience configuring Workday Payroll, Absence, Core HCM and Core Compensation product areas.
5+ years' experience working on calculated fields, complex reports and various configurations in Workday.
5+ years' experience working with business to gather requirements, perform fit gap analysis, design solutions, create functional designs, configuring Workday application, performing user acceptance testing, and maintaining the health of the product.
5+ years' experience generating reports for analysis, data auditing and supporting requests from various business teams.
3+ years' experience working with the HR technology landscape, including cloud computing and mobile technologies.
2+ years' experience collaborating with SaaS vendors to deliver business needs.
1+ years' experience mentoring and training junior members in the team.
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting HR and Payroll systems for large organizations with non-exempt employees.
Project Management experience.
Experience working in Agile Methodology.
Experience with change management and communications.
Strong organizational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
A strong customer service orientation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A strong work ethic, self-starter, and able to be highly productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Experience with Project Management, Change Management and Communications.

Responsibilities

Partner with business and technical teams to support and enhance Workday HCM, Absence, Compensation, and Payroll in alignment with the global roadmap.
Gather and translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, including process optimization, fit-gap analysis, configuration, testing, and deployment.
Manage enhancements, projects, and defects, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery that meets business objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership to drive alignment, manage escalations, and communicate progress and risks.
Support Workday releases, including impact assessment, regression testing, and coordination with stakeholders on changes and opportunities.
Maintain project plans, documentation, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to SLAs and operational priorities (KTLO).
Lead or support user acceptance testing and develop training materials, job aids, and change management resources.
Leverage data, reporting, and insights to inform decisions and improve Workday strategy and performance.
Stay current on Workday capabilities and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.