Senior Workday Payroll Functional Analyst

Core Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining payroll rules, tax updates, and business processes.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Resolving system issues and supporting post-implementation stabilization.
• Data Integrity & Reporting: Developing reports, audits, and dashboards to ensure accurate payroll data.
• Testing & Upgrades: Managing testing for biannual Workday releases and system enhancements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with HR, Finance, and IT to align system functionality with business needs.

Required Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on configuration experience, specifically in Workday Payroll.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and regulations (multi-state experience is often required).
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to build calculated fields, maintain security configurations, and manage EIBs.
• Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, effective communication, and project management skills.

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience transitioning from legacy systems (like PeopleSoft or ADP) to Workday.
• Workday Payroll certification.
• Experience with Workday Prism Analytics.