Hiring || Workday US Payroll Architect - Pune

Workday Payroll Architect

• Own the architecture and configuration of the payroll ecosystem within Workday
  
• Design and maintain payroll eligibility rules, calculations, earning and deduction codes, pay components, and pay component groups across multiple legal entities
  
• Configure and manage garnishments, pre-tax/post-tax deductions, retroactive pay, off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, and year-end processing
  
• Develop and validate federal, state, and local tax configurations to ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance
  
• Collaborate with functional teams (Benefits, Absence, Compensation, HCM) to ensure seamless integration and accurate payroll execution
  
• Partner with Workday integration developers to support and maintain integrations impacting payroll data flow
  
• Build and validate custom reports using Standard, Advanced, and Matrix reporting tools
  
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, automation, efficiency, and employee experience
  
• Execute payroll inputs and complete payroll EIBs (Employee Information Builds)
  
• Lead configuration testing and deployment into the production Workday tenant
  
• Conduct regression testing for new Workday releases to ensure stability and continuity
  
• Perform regular data audits to uphold data integrity across all payroll modules
  
• Maintain and enhance payroll dashboards to support real-time visibility and decision-making
  
• Support the HCM Manager in developing change management plans and user guides for end users
  
• Test and evaluate emerging AI-driven features such as Workday’s Payroll Agent and contribute to innovation initiatives
  

• 4-8 years of hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience
  
• Proven experience with U.S. payroll tax regulations and compliance
  
• Strong understanding of integration points between Benefits, Absence, HCM, and Payroll systems
  

• Workday Payroll Certification
  
• Experience working within a consulting environment and understanding of timesheet posting sequences
  
• Familiarity with prevailing wage payroll practices and compliance requirements