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Workday Systems Payroll- HCM Manager

Carta
Location
San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Seattle, WA
Posted
11 days ago
Department
People
Salary
$160,000 - $190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6-8+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience
  • Strong background in Core HCM, including organizations, staffing, and business process configuration
  • Solid understanding of payroll fundamentals: earnings, deductions, tax setup, and pay calculation
  • Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, especially the People/HR team, to translate business needs into system configuration
  • Comfortable managing configuration changes through testing, validation, and release cycles
  • Strong attention to detail and a compliance-first mindset
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience with Time Tracking and/or Absence Management configuration
  • Exposure to Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors) and how Payroll configuration feeds downstream systems
What the job really is

As a Workday Payroll/HCM Manager at Carta, you will oversee the configuration and maintenance of the Workday Payroll module, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for 2,000 employees globally. Your role will involve collaborating with the People team, managing stakeholder relationships, and integrating payroll with other Workday functionalities. Additionally, you will lead testing and validation processes for system updates and maintain thorough documentation of payroll configurations.

Benefits
  • Market competitive salary
  • Equity for all full time roles
  • Exceptional benefits
  • Commission plans for applicable roles
Things to weigh
  • Salary range varies by location, with specific figures provided for New York, San Francisco, and Seattle
  • Final offers may vary based on geography, candidate experience, and other factors
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
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