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# HRIS Lead - Workday Payroll Expert

- **Company:** JOB WORLD
- **Location:** Miami, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Workday Integrations, Systems Integration, Workday HCM, Workday Payroll, Kinect
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87833740/1

## About the Role

5+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience

Strong expertise in:

 * Workday Payroll
 * Payroll integrations
 * Business process configuration
 * Security administration
 * Reporting & analytics
 * Testing & release management
 * Vendor management and third-party payroll interfaces

Experience supporting payroll in a multinational environment

Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at multiple levels

Strong consultative, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred

Workday Payroll Certification

Experience with Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, and Workday Integrations

Agile or Scrum experience

Experience supporting global payroll transformation programs

## Description

We're seeking an experienced HRIS Payroll Lead with deep expertise in Workday Payroll to lead the evolution of our global payroll technology ecosystem.

This is not a support role. This is an opportunity to serve as the strategic and technical leader for Workday Payroll, driving innovation, optimization, and transformation across a complex multinational environment.

Why This Role Stands Out?

Own and influence a global Workday Payroll landscape

Lead enterprise-wide initiatives with visibility across HR, Finance, IT, and executive stakeholders

Drive payroll transformation and continuous improvement

Work in a global environment supporting US, UK, and international payroll operations

Partner with a highly collaborative team focused on innovation and operational excellence

As the Workday Payroll Lead, you will:

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Workday Payroll and related payroll technologies.

Lead payroll configuration, enhancements, integrations, testing, and release management activities.

Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to design scalable solutions and improve payroll processes.

Support payroll operations across the US and UK while enabling integrations with global third-party payroll providers.

Lead requirements gathering, solution design, backlog prioritization, and Agile delivery activities.

Ensure data integrity, compliance, security, reporting accuracy, and system performance.

Mentor team members and provide technical leadership for complex projects and enterprise initiatives.

Influence the future roadmap of HR and payroll technology at World Kinect.


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