[Remote] Senior Workday Payroll Configuration Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Comcast is a Fortune 50 leader in media and technology, driving innovation to create exceptional entertainment and online experiences. The Senior Workday Payroll Configuration Analyst will lead projects related to functional systems and technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business priorities and providing expertise in Workday Payroll processes and configurations. Responsibilities • Represents the department as a primary technical point of contact for functional systems and technology platform • Serves as a subject matter expert for the functional platform to answer questions/concerns about platform changes and capabilities as well as policies and procedures • Provides thorough review of technical solutions for the functional systems and technology platform to ensure configuration/ development meet the business requirement specifications, designs and plans as well as ensure a common understanding and agreement on deliverables • Preserves the integrity of functional systems and technology platform by reviewing potential downstream impacts of platform upgrades to ensure data integrity and functionality • Manages the relationship with business stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements for the functional systems and technology platform • Conducts needs analysis to determine integration requirements • Manages training initiatives to introduce new applications or new features in existing applications for the functional systems and technology platform • Evaluates new vendor released functionality for the functional systems and technology platform and analysis to determine and recommend new features • Works with quality assurance team to determine all necessary testing is accounted and documented • Provides feedback regarding best possible user experience for application users • May be asked to provide input for development learning team/ departmental budget • Ensures platform integrity and cutover readiness during technical deployments by performing technical cutover planning timing for the functional systems and technology platform • Responsible for platform stability and aids with appropriate troubleshooting activities to collaboratively resolve problems and ensure high availability • Serves as a department representative when implementing cross functional changes to assist with system stability and availability • Acts as a subject matter expert for the department and provides technical education/review of systems training • Exemplifies the standards of leadership, business standards, policy and the company's future vision in the technology space • Provides a consistent, independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Skills • Demonstrates strong expertise in Workday Payroll, including end-to-end processing, configuration, and operational support • Leverages AI, automation, and emerging technologies to streamline functional system processes, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency across the technology platform • Identifies and implements intelligent automation opportunities (e.g., workflow automation, predictive analytics, and system-driven validations) to optimize integrations, testing, monitoring, and ongoing platform support • Familiarity with Workday development and reporting tools, including calculated fields, dashboards, and advanced reporting capabilities • Working knowledge of ADP GlobalView and/or Celergo payroll solutions, supporting multinational payroll operations • Familiarity with UKG Pro Workforce Management (WFM) or other time and attendance systems • Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience • 10 Years + Relevant Work Experience Benefits • Best-in-class Benefits Company Overview • Comcast is a media and technology company that provides broadband internet, mobile services, and entertainment platforms. It is a sub-organization of SkyShowtime. It was founded in 1963, and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://corporate.comcast.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Comcast has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 705 in 2025, 561 in 2024, 624 in 2023, 750 in 2022, 588 in 2021, 583 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.