PeopleSoft Payroll Solutions Architect

Our technology organization is transforming how we work at WestRock. We align with our businesses to deliver innovative solutions that :

• Address specific business challenges, integrate processes, and create great experiences
• Connect our work to shared goals that propel WestRock forward in the Digital Age
• Imagine how technology can advance the way we work by using disruptive technology

We are looking for forward thinking technologists that can accelerate our focus areas such as building stronger foundational technology capabilities, reducing complexity, employing digital transformation concepts, and leveraging disruptive technology.

Title Sr. IT PeopleSoft Payroll Solutions Architect - Atlanta ( / Remote) GA

The opportunity :

The Sr. IT PeopleSoft Payroll Solutions Architect will report to the Sr. Manager, IT HR Systems, and is responsible for taking a lead role on the design, specification and delivery of Payroll technology solutions, taking into consideration functionality, data requirements and security, integration, infrastructure and performance.

The incumbent will work on the most complex operations support tickets as well as large complex enhancements. In addition to production support, this individual will spend most of their time working on projects, both to continuously enhance current systems and infrastructure, and to deliver new solutions to optimize PeopleSoft Payroll data, process and service delivery.

This role is a true combination of business analysis and technical expertise, enhancing the partnership between Payroll and IT to deliver sound solutions.

They are responsible for establishing a strong working relationship with key business functional leaders and extended team members.

Using these relationships, they will gain a deep understanding of functional requirements and establish technical specifications to achieve those requirements.

This individual has an excellent ability to translate technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders, and in turn, the ability to translate business requirements into stellar functional and technical specifications that development teams can leverage to build solutions (when they don’t build the solution themselves).

They will work with cross-functional teams, project managers and other stakeholders to deliver quality solutions on time and in budget, and occasionally will take on Project Management responsibilities for smaller efforts, too.

How you will impact WestRock :

Deep and big picture understanding of PeopleSoft Payroll and associated integrations with Time and Labor, Benefits and HR along with infrastructure, security, and databases;

ability to efficiently adapt to changing technologies and platforms

• Demonstrate strong understanding of multiple Payroll functions, their processes and data in order to deliver strong technology consultation and comprehensive solutions
• Ensure on-time, quality and in-budget delivery of IT Payroll projects, in alignment with established project plans; define mitigation plans for at risk tasks
• Work across multiple technical and functional disciplines and applications to synthesize conceptual ideas as well as implement technical solutions
• Advise and support leadership and Program / Project Managers on technical solutions to complex problems
• Work well within agile, waterfall and hybrid frameworks and make recommendations on the best practice technical delivery methodologies
• Define and document technical requirements that will effectively deliver the business solution needed
• Support the establishment of effective test strategies and plans
• Troubleshoot complex functional and technical issues and provide resolution
• Provide design and development guidance to developers, functional resources and testers
• Document and review functional and technical specifications to ensure accuracy and alignment with process, infrastructure, security and data needs
• Create architecture diagrams and presentation materials to communicate designs

What you need to succeed :

• Bachelor’s Degree Required / Masters Degree preferred
• 8+ Years of experience with IT Payroll application development, support and maintenance, including upgrades, tax updates, integrations with Time & Attendance applications, various Benefits and Payroll vendors, troubleshooting complex issues during payroll processing, technical design and solutioning
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to design and document technical specifications based on functional specifications
• Preferred : 6+ Years of Payroll functional experience
• Good foundational understanding of North America Payroll functions, their processes and data.
• Proven ability to work with Payroll business partners and IT to define business requirement and technical specifications
• Excellent ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Proven business relationship management (BRM) skills
• Professional proficiency with the MS suite of products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio, Project)
• Be self-directed, fast-paced, collaborative, results-oriented and able to swiftly adapt to change
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to navigate and work effectively in a dynamic, frequently changing environment
• Ability to work under tight deadlines at a fast pace.
• Strong attention to detail

What we offer :

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.