University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in
Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,
and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks
among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World
Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide
opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,
all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to
scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked
nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes
who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of
Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban
campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and
recreational activities. With its historical significance and
landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of
atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for
work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes
excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their
families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of
professional development opportunities, supportive work and family
benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,
and much more.
Posted Job Title
Senior Workday Systems Analyst, Payroll
Job Profile Title
Business Systems Analyst Senior
Job Description Summary
Information Systems & Computing (ISC) is the University of
Pennsylvania's central IT organization, providing the core network,
data, voice, video, and enterprise application infrastructure and
services upon which Penn's numerous Schools and Centers build their
unique tools and capabilities.
ISC's 300-plus employees work closely with the University's IT
organizations in order to create, deliver and support products and
services that help Schools and Centers operate efficiently and
effectively. We strive to be easy to work with, and to serve as a
trusted advisor to Penn's IT community, faculty, staff and students
in support of an environment of discovery and progress.
ISC's focus on customer service and the high-quality,
cost-effective, reliable implementation of modern IT solutions
advances the mission of the University, as well as that of each
individual School and Center. At Penn, technological freedom and
departmental autonomy represent dearly held core values. ISC
supports those ideas by providing foundational services and cogent
counsel, empowering individuals and departments to employ their
distinct strengths in support of their goals.
Learn more about us by visiting
https://www.isc.upenn.edu/about
on
www.linkedin.com/company/penn-information-systems-computing/.
The Senior Workday Analyst serves as a senior functional expert
responsible for the configuration, support, optimization, and
continuous improvement of Workday Payroll and a backup for Time
configuration as well as related processes. Working closely with
Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and IT partners, you
will lead system enhancements, implement new functionality, support
payroll operations and compliance requirements.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the functional co-lead for the Workday Payroll module,
overseeing end-to-end configuration, maintenance, and ongoing
optimization.
Provide backup functional support for the Workday Time Tracking
module.
Partner with the Payroll Office, Workday functional leads, and
business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process
improvement, automation, and enhanced utilization of Workday
functionality.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective
system configurations, business processes, reports, and functional
solutions.
Configure and maintain payroll-related business processes,
earnings, deductions, payroll calculations, tax setups, audits,
validations, and integrations supporting U.S. payroll
operations.
Configure and maintain payroll account posting rules and
support the accurate recording and reconciliation of payroll
liabilities within the University's accounting structure.
Design, develop, and maintain payroll reports, dashboards, and
analytics using Workday reporting tools to support operational
efficiency, data accuracy, and informed decision-making.
Support payroll processing by executing audit reports,
troubleshooting system and processing issues, conducting root-cause
analyses, and implementing sustainable solutions.
Lead functional testing for payroll enhancements, tax updates,
regulatory changes, integrations, and Workday biannual releases to
ensure system accuracy and operational readiness.
Ensure Workday Payroll configurations and processes comply with
applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well
as University policies and procedures.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or
equivalent combination of education and experience is
required.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on functional experience with
Workday or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP)
system.
- Demonstrated expertise in supporting two or more Workday
modules, preferably within a higher education environment.
- Strong understanding of payroll functionality, U.S. payroll tax
regulations, and applicable taxing requirements.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and
communication skills, with the ability to translate business
requirements into effective system solutions.
- Familiarity with the University of Pennsylvania's accounting
structure and financial processes is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, lead
projects, and drive initiatives through completion.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional
teams and build strong working relationships with
stakeholders.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Information Systems and Computing
Pay Range
$84,961.00 - $135,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,
experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the
requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges
based on external market data for the job's level. Internal
organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is
made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the
requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn
offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,
dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your
family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care
expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition
benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get
tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also
eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to
help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and
Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a
pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment
options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the
year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with
family-whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth
Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family
members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the
costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community
or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you
won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to
underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always
provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to
supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing
demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide
variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an
array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,
you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as
cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the
University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our
arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at
Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest
music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn
Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member
of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the
excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these
activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and
entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great
deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and
cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission
and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy
substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars
from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie
tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance
between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use
of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job
structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable
loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or
currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for
closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible
employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up
to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit:
https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/3401-Walnut-Street-BC-Wing---2nd-Floor/Senior-Workday-Systems-Analyst--Payroll_JR00129552-1
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