Payroll Analyst

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-driven US Workday Payroll Analyst to join our remote team. This role is pivotal in managing and optimizing our end-to-end payroll operations for US employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payroll processing.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in Workday Payroll, with experience in integrating with ADP and managing multi-state payroll requirements. You will collaborate closely with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure seamless data flow, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and continuous process improvement.

Your expertise will help us maintain high standards of payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, contributing to overall employee satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7+ years of US payroll processing experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll
• Deep understanding of multi-state payroll processing and tax allocations
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local wage laws and tax regulations
• Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (W-2s)
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions and data analysis
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or similar compliance platforms
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed payroll reports and documentation

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly US payroll in Workday, validating earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments for accuracy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws
• Manage multi-state payroll processing, including tax allocations and remittances
• Support internal and external payroll audits by preparing necessary documentation and validation reports
• Prepare and validate year-end reporting, including W-2 forms for employees
• Troubleshoot payroll errors and discrepancies in collaboration with the Sr Global Payroll Analyst
• Partner with HR and Benefits teams to ensure accurate data integration and system updates
• Develop, maintain, and improve payroll reports and calculated fields within Workday
• Analyze payroll variances and prepare relevant reports for management review
• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiencies within payroll operations
• Support payroll system enhancements, upgrades, and new implementations as needed