Sr. Payroll WFM Specialist - US

Work schedule: Night shift

Work set-up: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)

About the role

Support U.S. payroll operations and serve as a subject matter expert for payroll processes, Workday Payroll, and UKG Workforce Management. This role ensures payroll accuracy, supports system enhancements and implementations, and drives process improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and support complex U.S. payroll processing activities.
• Serve as the SME for Workday Payroll and UKG Workforce Management (Time & Attendance).
• Support payroll and workforce management system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process improvements.
• Create, validate, and analyze payroll reports, audits, and reconciliations.
• Develop training materials and process documentation for payroll systems and processes.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and vendors on payroll-related initiatives.
• Identify and resolve payroll and system issues through analysis and continuous improvement.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of U.S. payroll operations experience in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and UKG Workforce Management (required).
• Experience supporting payroll or workforce management implementations, including testing, reporting, stakeholder management, and training.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping, audits, controls, and compliance.
• Experience creating payroll reports, queries, and operational documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.