Workday Functional Lead – Payroll, Time & Absence

Truist

. Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday configuration - Payroll & Time/Absence processes.

Posted 4/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday configuration - Payroll & Time/Absence processes.
Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday configuration changes.
Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and processes.
Partner with HR and business teams to gather requirements and design solutions.
Identify and drive quality and efficiency improvement opportunities.
Troubleshoot and resolve Workday configuration-related issues.
Ensure that all changes comply with technology policies and requirements.
Identify, escalate, and remediate risks and comply will risk management standards.
Manage and implement Workday configuration changes, ensuring compliance with established policies and governance frameworks.
Partner with business and technology teams to evaluate project requirements and determine appropriate Workday modifications.
Support ongoing operations by troubleshooting and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Collaborate with Workday functional and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of changes across modules and functions.
Participate in audits, control reviews, and risk assessments related to assigned functional area.
Provide guidance and best practices to business partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and three to five years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience
In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices
Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function
Ability to plan and manage projects and solve complex problems by applying best practices
Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates
Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Effective time management and prioritization.
Broader understanding of Workday functional areas (e.g., HCM) to better align with business needs
Prior experience in a regulated or financial services environment
5+ years of hands-on Workday experience
Strong understanding of Workday business processes for assigned functional area
Familiarity with compliance and audit processes, preferably within a financial institution
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with multiple business units and technical teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance
disability, accidental death and dismemberment
tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
no less than 10 days of vacation
10 sick days
paid holidays
defined benefit pension plan
restricted stock units
deferred compensation plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Workday configurationPayroll processesTime/Absence processesSystem documentationQuality improvementRisk managementProject managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingHCM

Soft Skills

Attention to detailIndependent workCollaborationTime managementPrioritizationMentoringCommunicationComplex information interpretationDirection providingComplex problem-solving