Workday Payroll, Benefits, Time & Absence Manager

Company: University of Maryland
Location: College Park
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Workday Payroll, Benefits, Time & Absence Manager is a key leadership position on the Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) team at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Division of Information Technology (DIT).This role will report to the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) Director and provides managerial support and oversight for several essential areas including payroll, payroll accounting, benefits, time and absence.This position will lead a team of analysts to ensure platform system support, configuration administration and continuous business process improvements in these functions.This will require routine facilitation of cross-functional discussions for solutioning, designing, testing, integrating and implementing.

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Partnerships with our central business operations owners, tenant partner stakeholders and state agencies will also be a critical responsibility in order to obtain business requirements, identify system process improvements and to strategize on new functionality and enhancements based on business priorities. The successful candidate is an excellent communicator, collaborator, strategic thinker, and motivator with a positive team approach to manage critical functions of a comprehensive Workday system.



The Workday Payroll, Benefits, Time & Absence Manager will be expected to execute deliverables of the highest quality and present leading practice solutions for the UMD Workday Enterprise.



This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The incumbent works in an office environment and the position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to attend meetings on and off campus. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines. Ability to attend meetings at partner and customer offices.





PREFERENCES:

* At least 5+ years of a combination of experience in the areas of payroll, benefits, time and absence.

* Experience with the Workday ERP Platform in the areas of Payroll, Payroll Accounting, Benefits and Time and Absence.

* ERP Experience including business process administration, configurations, reporting, EIB loads and understanding of integration touchpoints.

* Experience Working with and ERP and third party integrations in key areas of Payroll, Benefits and/or Time.

*Strong Facilitation, Collaboration and Partnership Skills.

* Project Management Skills





LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: N/A



Minimum Qualification:

* Education: Bachelor's Degree or be substituted by equivalent experience or education on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the hiring authority.

* Experience: 5 years or more years of professional experience and 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role, managing teams of varying sizes and providing guidance to ensure the achievement of both short-term and long-term objectives.





KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

* Leadership and team management

* Project management and organizational skills

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* Problem-solving and decision-making

* Budgeting and resource allocation

* Conflict resolution and performance management

* Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities



Additional Job Details:

*Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References

*Best Consideration Date: 03/20/2025 (Open Until Filled: Yes)

*Salary Range: $145,000-160,000

*Please apply at: https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/details/Workday-Payroll--Benefits--Time---Absence-Manager_JR101018?q=JR101018



Visa Sponsorship Information:

* DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.

* F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References

Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position


Financial Disclosure Required: No. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department: DIT-ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning

Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular

Benefits Summary: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility: The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO/AA Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy. Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!

Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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