HR Tech Analyst - Payroll & Benefits Systems

About the role

Your mission is to own the configuration of the Payroll and Benefits systems within the current Workday environment. This includes managing annual Open Enrollment system setup and support for the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. You will also support the Payroll and Benefits teams by troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and translating operational requirements into scalable system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual Open Enrollment system setup and support for the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including configuration updates, testing, eligibility rules, rate tables, and carrier integration support
• Support and maintain payroll-related integrations, including carrier feeds, EIBs, vendor connections, and downstream data validation processes
• Lead testing activities for releases, payroll changes, benefits updates, and ongoing enhancements, including test planning, execution, issue tracking, and validation
• Build and maintain HR system reports, calculated fields, and operational reporting solutions supporting Payroll, Benefits, HR, and compliance processes
• Maintain clear documentation, SOPs, testing records, and process guides to support operational continuity and knowledge sharing
• Partner closely with Payroll, Benefits, HR, Finance, and colleagues across the global HR Technology team on projects, enhancements, audits, and process improvements

Requirements

• 4–6 years of hands-on Workday experience with strong focus on Payroll and/or Benefits systems configuration
• Strong configuration experience within enterprise HR/payroll systems, ideally including Workday Payroll and Benefits
• Experience supporting payroll-related business processes, integrations, eligibility rules, deductions, pay calendars, and operational system workflows
• Understanding of US multi-state payroll operations and compliance requirements; Canada experience is a plus
• Experience supporting HR/payroll integrations, EIBs, vendor feeds, or related system interfaces
• Strong testing and troubleshooting skills with ability to identify issues, validate fixes, and manage priorities independently
• Structured approach to documentation, process management, and operational support
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, Finance, and operational stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a lean, global team environment with high ownership and autonomy

Qualifications

• Structured approach to documentation, process management, and operational support
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, Finance, and operational stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a lean, global team environment with high ownership and autonomy

Skills

• Workday Pro certification in Payroll and/or Benefits
• Experience with UKG/Kronos Dimensions or other workforce timekeeping platforms
• Experience in retail, distribution, or other high-volume hourly employee environments
• Exposure to additional HRIS platforms and HR technology ecosystems beyond Workday

Benefits

PUMA offers a competitive compensation package, including a hiring range base pay of $62,700 - $83,380 + Bonus + Benefits (Benefit Summary Corporate). PUMA is committed to providing equal opportunities for all job applicants and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Pay

The hiring range base pay for this position is $62,700 - $83,380 + Bonus + Benefits (Benefit Summary Corporate).

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.