HR Information Systems Product Owner - Payroll

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

As the HR Information Systems Product Owner, you will have the opportunity to:

• Own & communicate product vision for Workday and other HR Tools in Payroll & Total Rewards and other HR functional areas to define, recommend, prioritize, and implement solutions aligning to strategic goals. 
• Work closely with stakeholders and internal technology partners and include industry best practices to architect technology solutions needed to drive alignment of business needs and lead discussions to arrive at mutually agreeable solution options and integrations.
• Establish project management discipline and governance processes to support initiatives end to end from project planning through testing to delivery to ensure a successful end-user experience for all new deployments and on-going maintenance of Workday and integrations.
• Work with technical resources to maintain platform health and look for continuous improvement options, as well as assist with troubleshooting/resolution of escalated product issues.
• Create and maintain product and release requirements backlog. Work with the global process owners to negotiate and prioritize enhancements rolled out to the organization as well as continue to monitor the security, efficiency and effectiveness of the Workday solution when compared to Kyndryl’s strategic vision for operations, risk, controls, and security profile.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Payroll and Time & Absence leadership and other business leaders.
• Align business priorities and make trade-off decisions across multiple collaborator concerns.  Balance priorities between strategic new development against ongoing production support.
• Recognize available options and select the appropriate course of action for continuous improvement of solutions and delivery processes with the highest business value.  Proactively identify, resolve, or bring up issues, concerns, and impediments to get the project developed with efficiency and maximum effectiveness
• Act as the conduit between Technology and business partners to keep the project moving.
• Provide final sign-off for projects.  Serve as an escalation resource for Tier 2 & 3 issues

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Product Owner to Principal Architect – we have opportunities for that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major

platforms.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 7+ years of experience in payroll, compensation, time & absence, HR systems, or related business/technology roles (Product Owner, Business Analyst, Payroll/HR Systems Lead, or SME).

• Demonstrated understanding of global payroll ecosystems and how payroll integrates with compensation, time & absence, benefits, and compliance.

• Workday experience preferred, with solid knowledge of Core HR processes and end‑to‑end integration touchpoints.

• Experience with global payroll vendors and platforms (e.g., ADP Global View or similar).

• Proven ability to act as a Product Owner or functional lead, including roadmap planning and backlog prioritization.

• Skilled at driving alignment, influencing stakeholders, and facilitating complex cross‑functional discussions.

• Experience delivering technology initiatives across design, testing, and implementation phases.

• Comfortable making decisions, pushing back when needed, and escalating issues appropriately.

• Strong analytical mindset; asks “why” and grounds decisions in facts and business impact.

• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams, regions, and levels.

• Organized, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a changing environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence without authority.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $116,760 to $221,880 based on a full-time schedule.  

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: 

California:$128,400 to $266,040 

Colorado: $116,760 to $221,880 

New York City: $140,040 to $266,040 

Washington: $128,400 to $243,960 

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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