Staff People Technology Specialist

The role

You will manage Workday functional configuration and support strategic initiatives. This role focuses on payroll configuration and partnering cross-functionally with leadership and finance.

What you will do

• 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
• Support payroll compliance, including audits, tax filings, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements
• Build and validate payroll testing scenarios for new configurations, tax updates, and system releases
• Lead resolution of defects and root cause analysis
• Maintain and continuously improve the Workday system
• Manage security roles, business process configurations, and system permissions
• Document configuration decisions, processes, and standard operating procedures
• Assist in organizational programs such as workforce planning, organizational design, and performance review cycles

Required qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• Five to seven years of experience in Workday configuration and maintenance
• Two years specifically with Workday Payroll
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate

About the company

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Their flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people in industries such as manufacturing and logistics.