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University of Maryland
Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Computing-Programming/Analyst
Posting Date: 07/20/2023
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

Position Number:

128581

Title:

Analyst

Functional Title:

Workday Payroll Analyst

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.00

Unit:

DIT-ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Workday Payroll Analyst will be a part of the Workday Enterprise Services Team at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Division of Information Technology (DIT). This position serves as a subject matter expert for the payroll/payroll accounting processing and will support continuous improvement of business processes by performing cross functional solutions analysis, design, configuration, testing and implementation across the Workday business areas and integrating systems that support the business process. This role will partner with business stakeholders on solutions and then implement system changes to support the end-to-end business process and requirements with State agencies.

This role will regularly collaborate with other Workday Business Process as well as Workday Support and Development teams, end users, business sponsors and application teams outside of Workday to confirm business requirements, identify solutions that support the end-to-end business process and enhance business capabilities. The Payroll Analyst will maintain breadth of knowledge across various business processes and the applications that support the payroll, and payroll accounting processes.

The Workday Payroll Analyst contributes to the creation of deliverables of the highest quality and presents leading practice solutions. This role will support the objectives of the Workday Enterprise Services team, document processes and requirements, perform system configuration, coordinate, plan and execute testing efforts, and use a variety of project management tools to track and report status and progress. The successful candidate is an excellent communicator, critical thinker, motivated with a positive attitude, and able to independently work on and balance priorities for multiple initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5+) years’ experience with payroll, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Workday).
Minimum of three (3+) years of specific experience with payroll and payroll-related ERP functionality.
Experience providing support, problem identification, and resolution
Expertise with office productivity applications such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of payroll-related processes and functions
Ability to identify potential and actual problems, develop solutions and resolve to a positive outcome in the midst of simultaneously occurring work activities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Attention to detail and strong organization skills with the ability to provide detailed documentation of processes and procedures
Collaboration and strong communication skills to solicit ideas for system improvements, adoption, and ease of use
Technical support experience, including researching and resolving issues and recommending solutions or alternative methods to meet business needs
Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under various conditions and constraints
Ability to work as part of a team and with other functional/technical team members to identify action items, team member responsibilities, etc.
Ability to understand possible impacts of changes to a highly integrated system, determine the depth/breadth of testing necessary to minimize the risk of system changes, execute and record results of testing, etc.
Analytical abilities, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies to support non-standard, unique problem resolution
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including relationship, communication (verbal & written), and conflict management
Expertise with office productivity applications such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Preferences:

Experience with large-scale, cross-functional technology implementations
Facilitation and presentation with large audiences
Experience with issue resolution using ticketing system (e.g., Service Now)
Workday ERP Payroll, Payroll Accounting and Time Experience

Additional Certifications:

N/A

Additional Information:

Benefits Included:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.
Flexible work opportunities
UMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness.
Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.
Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.
And many more…

Salary range $98,000-$105,000

**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines. Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers required to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.

Posting Date:

07/17/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

08/07/2023

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.