As an HR Technology Leader specializing in Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking (PATT), you will lead the design and configuration of complex payroll systems, ensuring compliance with labor regulations and business policies. Your role involves translating intricate union rules into scalable system designs while overseeing testing and deployment activities to maintain accuracy and audit readiness. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize processes, and enhance user experiences. This senior position requires extensive Workday configuration expertise, particularly in US payroll modules, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to mentor analysts and guide project teams. Familiarity with union rules, shift differentials, and premium pay is essential, as is a proven track record of designing complex pay calculation rules and workflows.
Skills
Workday
Python
SQL
US Payroll Regulations
FMLA
Tax Regulations
CI/CD
Automation
Data Flows
Integration Troubleshooting
User-Centric Design
Structured Testing
Project Management
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Workday Pro Certification
What you'll do
Lead advanced design and configuration of Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules.
Translate union rules and labor regulations into scalable system designs for compliance.
Oversee and mentor HR Technology Analysts in payroll-related configurations and testing.
Evaluate Workday releases to identify features that improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by partnering with various HR COEs and Payroll Operations.
Champion user-centric design principles for payroll, time tracking, and absence processes.
Lead structured testing cycles for system updates and enhancements.
What we're looking for
5+ years of HR Technology experience specializing in Workday Payroll.
Deep expertise in configuring complex pay calculation rules and accrual logic.
Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting payroll and time valuation issues.
Proven leadership in mentoring HR technology analysts and project teams.
Experience with US Workday Payroll (PATT) modules, including Scheduling.
Ability to translate business needs into compliant system designs and governance.
Familiarity with union rules, shift differentials, premium pay, and complex components.
Market check
Salary context
This
$145,676–$178,049
range sits above
36%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,520–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$149,212–$216,125
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About 3M
3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing
3M currently has
38 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$145,676–$178,049
across 34 roles with salary data.
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