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Apptronik is a Series B human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered humanoid robots (Apollo) to support humanity across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and beyond. The company operates at the cutting edge of applied AI, tackling challenges in safety, commercialization, and mass production.
As Staff People Technology Specialist, you will be at the heart of the People function, managing Workday functional configuration while supporting strategic HR initiatives. You will partner cross-functionally with leadership, finance, and individual contributors to ensure the Workday system is effective, compliant, and aligned with company direction.
Key responsibilities include:
**Payroll Configuration (primary focus):**
- Own Workday Payroll configuration end-to-end: requirements gathering, testing, and deployment
- Configure and maintain earnings, deductions, tax elements, accounting, and pay group setups
- Partner with Finance and external payroll/tax vendors to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing and reconciliation each cycle
- 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 prior to go-live
- Lead resolution of defects and root cause analysis
**People Operations:**
- Maintain and continuously improve the Workday system, ensuring system fidelity and strong end-user experience
- Manage security roles, business process configurations, and system permissions to protect sensitive employee data
- Document configuration decisions, processes, and standard operating procedures
**Strategic Projects:**
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to stakeholders
- Stay current with HR trends and make proactive recommendations for continuous improvement
- Assist in organizational programs (workforce planning, organizational design, performance review cycles, etc.)
**Requirements:**
- 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
- 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
