Apptronik
Staff People Technology Specialist
Austin, TX · Staff+
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About the role
- As our Staff People Technology Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our People function - managing Workday functional configuration while also supporting strategic initiatives.
- This role includes a key focus on payroll configuration, while also covering a broad spectrum of other functional areas.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities
- Own the Workday Payroll configuration including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment
- Configure and maintain earnings, deductions, tax elements, accounting, and pay group setups within Workday Payroll
- Partner with Finance and outside payroll/tax vendors to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing and reconciliation each cycle
- Build and validate payroll testing scenarios for new configurations, tax updates, and system releases prior to go-live
- Maintain and continuously improve our Workday system, ensuring system fidelity and a strong end-user experience
- Manage security roles, business process configurations, and system permissions to protect sensitive employee data
- Support payroll compliance, including audits, tax filings, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements
- Assist in organizational programs (workforce planning, organizational design, performance review cycles, etc)
- Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life.
Requirements
- High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- Five to seven years of experience in Workday configuration and maintenance, with two years specifically with Workday Payroll
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
Company info
- You'll partner cross-functionally with leadership, finance, and individual contributors to ensure our Workday system is effective, compliant, and aligned with our company direction.
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