Workday Technical Lead, Payroll, Time & Absence

Guardian Life • New York, NY, United States • Posted June 10, 2026

Location New York, NY
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 10, 2026
**Position Summary**

The Workday Technical Lead – Payroll, Time & Absence is responsible for the end-to-end technical ownership, design, and governance of Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules. This role serves as the system authority for the domain, ensuring scalable design, data integrity, and alignment with business and compliance requirements.

This position operates within IT and partners closely with Payroll, HR, and external vendors to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant solutions. While not responsible for payroll processing, this role is accountable for the systems and configurations that enable accurate payroll outcomes.

**Key Responsibilities**

_Domain Ownership & Technical Leadership_

+ Own the architectural and configuration guardrails for Payroll, Time, and Absence, coordinating execution while retaining accountability for outcomes.
+ Establish and maintain standards for configuration, data integrity, and...

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