Sr. Enterprise Analyst, Payroll

Position Responsibilities

• Partner with Payroll and HR teams to align technology solutions with business and compliance requirements
• Act as a subject matter expert for Payroll processes and systems, documenting workflows, and serving as a trusted advisor
• Translate payroll business needs into scalable IT solutions
• Support merger and acquisition activities by enabling seamless integration of payroll systems, data migration, and alignment of payroll processes across entities
• Gather and document payroll requirements and process improvements
• Conduct gap analysis to support automation and digitalization initiatives
• Support roadmap development for Payroll and Time & Absence systems
• Manage payroll-related system enhancements, integrations, and releases
• Support payroll-related projects and ensure timely delivery
• Collaborate with project teams to balance business and enterprise priorities
• Lead payroll system integration efforts for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring continuity, compliance, and minimal disruption to operations
• Communicates with business leadership to align initiatives with established roadmaps
• Transfers knowledge to leadership and peers, ensuring common processes across departments
• Serves as a business SME to prioritize technology projects and direct strategy
• Manage day-to-day operations of Workday Payroll and Time & Absence modules
• Configure and maintain payroll processes, earnings, deductions, taxes, and compliance rules
• Ensure payroll processing accuracy, including regular, off-cycle, and year-end payroll activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll system issues
• Support payroll system implementations, upgrades, and testing cycles
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization
• Perform configurations, data loads (EIBs), and system validations
• Ensure payroll data accuracy and integrity through audits and validations
• Develop and maintain payroll reports and dashboards
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting (tax, wage, etc.)
• Work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party providers (e.g., tax, payroll interfaces)
• Provide updates to leadership on payroll system performance and initiatives
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and internal controls
• Support audits and regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation for payroll processes and configurations

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Education: bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience: 8 years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
  • Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Workday HRIS modules (Payroll, Absence, HCM etc.), strong experience in Workday Payroll and Time & Absence, hands-on expertise in payroll configuration, processing, and reporting, proven experience as a Sr. Business Analyst in implementing and managing Workday's
  • Knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and best practices
  • Experience with integrations and data migration
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  Advanced Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Advanced degree is preferred
  • Workday Payroll certification
  • Experience supporting multi-state or global payroll
  • Experience with payroll integrations (tax vendors, third-party providers)
  • Demonstrates keen attention to detail as well as strong analytical, time management and creative problem-solving skills
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
  • Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company