Payroll System Analyst - Workday Payroll

About the role

The Payroll Systems Analyst supports and optimizes payroll systems, with a strong focus on Workday Payroll, to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This role partners cross-functionally with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and IT teams to enhance system functionality, improve processes, and support ongoing transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Workday Payroll Support – Provide ongoing system support for Workday Payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimized payroll processing across business units
• System Enhancements & Optimization – Gather requirements, support testing, and implement system enhancements and automation tools; proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and user experience
• Execution & Delivery – Independently manage assigned tasks and projects, applying sound judgment, following established procedures, and ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Documentation & SOPs – Develop and maintain desktop procedures and standard operating procedures to support consistent and compliant payroll operations
• Requirements & Configuration Support – Translate business requirements into system configurations and functional specifications; maintain payroll elements including earnings, deductions, and tax settings
• Stakeholder Partnership – Collaborate with Payroll Operations and cross-functional teams to identify system impacts, communicate updates, and mitigate risks
• Testing & Release Support – Support system updates through test execution, documentation, and validation of payroll outputs to ensure accuracy post-implementation

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, HRIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of payroll experience – 2 years supporting Workday Payroll and HCM preferred
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration, testing, and reporting
• Knowledge of payroll lifecycle and integrated systems (e.g., Workday Time Tracking, ADP, WFM)
• Understanding of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) integrations
• Experience supporting multi-state or cross-border payroll preferred

Pay

Base pay range: $86,600 – $144,400. In addition to base pay, other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.