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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Workday Payroll Technology Organization - **Company:** Montefiore Medical Center - **Location:** Yonkers, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Documentation, Information Systems, Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, Automated Data Processing (ADP), Information Technology, Workday Payroll, Integration Frameworks, Workday - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-manager-workday-payroll-technology-yonkers-ny--0251ee37-1a8e-4729-8138-9e3dd4848fd0 ## About the Role Required * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience * 7+ years of experience supporting Workday Payroll in a functional/techno-functional capacity, including at least 2-3 years in a people leadership or team management role * Demonstrated experience overseeing consultants or vendor resources on Workday Payroll configuration and projects * Deep functional knowledge of Workday Payroll, including pay components, tax setup, garnishments, off-cycles, retro pay, and payroll accounting * Experience supporting payroll in a large, multi-entity or unionized environment * Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements (federal, NY State, local) * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate between technical teams and payroll/HR business leaders * Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular onsite attendance in Yonkers, NY, and occasional travel to other Montefiore Health System locations. Preferred * Experience in a healthcare or academic medical center environment * Workday Payroll certification(s) * Experience with UKG Time Tracking and/or Workday Payroll integrations (e.g., ADP tax filing, garnishment vendors, UKG) * Familiarity with SOX controls and audit processes as they relate to payroll systems, ADP, Academic Background, Billing, Budget Management, Change Management, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation Standards, Establish Priorities, Federal Compliance Regulations, Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Genetics, Healthcare, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internal Audit, Leadership, Legal, Local Tax, Military, Operational Support, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Retro, Root Cause Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), State Tax, Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Tax Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Time Management, Time Tracking, Travel Planning, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Willing to Travel ## Description Montefiore is seeking a Senior Manager, Workday Payroll Technology to lead the functional strategy, governance, and operational excellence of our Workday Payroll platform. This is a working management role responsible for overseeing a team of Workday Payroll consultants and analysts, ensuring the platform reliably supports payroll operations across a large, complex health system while driving continuous improvement, compliance, and enhancement initiatives. This role is functional/operational in nature - the Senior Manager is expected to direct, prioritize, and quality-check the work of consulting resources, translate business and compliance requirements into technical direction, and serve as the primary escalation point between Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders., Team & Vendor Leadership * Manage a team of Workday Payroll consultants (internal and third-party/staff augmentation), including work assignment, prioritization, and performance oversight * Serve as the primary point of accountability for consultant deliverables, ensuring work is scoped, tracked, and delivered on time and within budget * Manage relationships with Workday and any implementation/staffing partners, including SOW development, invoicing oversight, and vendor performance reviews Platform Ownership & Governance * Own the functional roadmap for Workday Payroll, including tax, UKG time tracking integration, garnishments, off-cycle processing, retro pay, and payroll accounting * Establish and enforce change management, testing, and release governance for all payroll configuration changes * Maintain system documentation, configuration standards, and audit-readiness across the payroll module Payroll Operations Support * Partner directly with Payroll Operations leadership to ensure the platform supports accurate, timely, and compliant pay processing for a multi-entity, multi-union health system workforce * Lead root cause analysis and resolution for payroll system issues, ensuring proper prioritization based on business and compliance impact * Oversee quarter-end, year-end, and tax filing readiness activities from a systems perspective Compliance & Risk * Ensure Workday Payroll configuration remains compliant with federal, New York State, and local tax and wage regulations, as well as union/CBA pay rules * Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Legal on system controls, SOX-related requirements, and data privacy standards * Maintain a proactive posture on Workday releases, identifying impacts to payroll configuration and compliance obligations Cross-Functional Collaboration * Act as the primary liaison between Payroll, HR Technology (HCM/Benefits), Finance, and IT on all Workday Payroll-related initiatives * Support integration design and issue resolution with upstream/downstream systems (time and attendance, general ledger, benefits, third-party tax and garnishment vendors) * Represent Payroll Technology in broader Workday governance forums and enterprise system initiatives, * The selected candidate is expected to work onsite approximately 2-3 days per week and participate in additional onsite meetings, workshops, project kickoffs, and other business-critical activities as needed. * Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Yonkers office and be able to maintain a consistent onsite presence. * Limited local travel may be required to support payroll and technology initiatives across Montefiore Health System locations, including White Plains, Nyack, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and other regional facilities. * Travel is generally planned in advance and is expected to be occasional rather than frequent. Overnight travel is not typically required. What Success Looks Like * Payroll runs accurately and on time, with system issues identified and resolved proactively rather than reactively * Consultant resources are efficiently deployed against a clear, prioritized roadmap * Montefiore maintains strong audit and compliance posture across all Workday Payroll configuration * Stakeholders across Payroll, HR, and Finance view the Workday Payroll Technology function as a reliable, responsive partner ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Microservices? Monoliths? 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