As a Manager/(Snr), Workday (Payroll, Absence, Benefits) at Media.Monks, you will be the go-to expert for Workday configurations, playing a crucial role in managing and implementing modules related to payroll, absence management, and more. This role demands a hands-on approach and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify, assess, and solve complex business problems. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage Absence, Payroll, and US Benefits implementations and projects, ensuring a seamless design, build, and launch. Perform hands-on Workday configuration across various modules, with a focus on absence management, benefits, and payroll. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on project and support initiatives, identifying and solving complex business problems. Communicate and manage design, build, and launch strategies effectively. Build and maintain effective employee experiences in collaboration with People Operations. Triage and partner to configure Workday enhancements or fixes for Benefits, Absence/Leaves, Compensation, and reporting. Partner with People Operations teams to document and solidify business requirements. You'll Need To Have 6+ years of experience in hands-on configuration experience in Workday. 4+ years of experience implementing and maintaining Workday payroll, absence, and benefits modules. Strong functional knowledge of Workday processes and modules (e.g., Payroll, Absence, Benefits). Excellent communication, collaboration, and team skills. Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively. We Need To See Workday Payroll, Absence, and Benefits Certification Completion We'd Love To See Familiarity with APIs, REST APIs, RaaS reports, and Workday integration tools (EIBs, Workday Studio). Passion for enhancing employee experiences through technology. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience with business applications like Jira, Monday.com. About Media.Monks Media.Monks is the purely digital operating brand of S4Capital plc that connects 8,600+ digital natives across one global team. We are united by a mission to shift industries forward and pave the path towards ambitious outcomes so our clients and our people can realize their full potential for growth. Our unified model combines solutions in media, data, social, platforms, studio, experience, brand and technology services to help our clients continuously reinvent themselves throughout increasingly rapid cycles of disruption. Our efforts to shape culture, build innovative technologies and unlock the future of growth have earned recognition from numerous esteemed panels: we maintain a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists (2019-22), regular recognition at Cannes Lions, inclusion in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players (2020-23), the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-23), a record number of FWAs, and have earned a spot on Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. Together, these achievements solidify our experience in digital innovation, excellence in craft, and commitment to personal growth. While we continue to grow our teams, please be mindful of fraudulent job postings and recruiting activities that may use our company name and information. Please be mindful to protect your personal information, especially your national identification number, and bank account information during a recruiting process. While Media.Monks may reach out to potential candidates via LinkedIn, we will always ask applicants to apply through our website (https://media.monks.com/careers) and will never ask for payment or bank account information during the recruitment process. Disclaimer Responsible for resourcing and implementing security controls for your teams processes and systems Responsible that all your personnel apply information security in accordance with the established information security policy
