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Staff People Technology Specialist

Apptronik· People
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Austin, TXfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Staff-level role focused on managing Workday configuration with emphasis on payroll while supporting broader People Operations and strategic HR initiatives to drive scalable HR operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Payroll Configuration: 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 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 our Workday system, ensuring system fidelity and a 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 for the team
  • 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)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or related field
  • Five to seven years of experience in Workday configuration and maintenance, with 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

Skills

Required:Workday configurationPayroll processingSecurity and permissions managementstakeholder partnership and communication

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities
  • Harassment-free workplace
  • [Benefits not explicitly listed in the description; items outside the provided text are omitted]
Last updated Sep 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Apptronik

One Platform for the Future of Work

Apptronik designs humanoid robotics platforms with mobility, manipulation, and human-centered interaction to support people in the workplace.

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