Senior Workday Payroll Support Analyst

Role Overview

• Serve as a functional and technical expert for Workday Payroll, supporting payroll operations through system configuration, reporting, and process optimization
• Configure and maintain Workday payroll components including earning codes, deduction codes, payroll inputs, and calculation rules
• Support end-to-end payroll processing cycles, including validation, balancing, and issue resolution
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues, partner with IT/vendors, and drive resolution of complex defects or discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and organizational policies
• Design, build, and maintain Workday reports to support payroll operations, audits, and leadership requests
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and auditing to ensure payroll accuracy and data integrity
• Analyze payroll data trends to identify errors, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement
• Analyze and document payroll workflows; recommend and implement process improvements leveraging Workday functionality
• Configure and optimize Workday business processes related to payroll, including approvals, integrations, and event-driven actions
• Partner with stakeholders to translate payroll requirements into functional system solutions
• Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases for payroll-related configurations and releases
• Lead or support unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Workday enhancements and upgrades
• Support system implementations, updates, and new feature adoption within Workday Payroll
• Serve as liaison between Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams to align system capabilities with business needs
• Provide guidance and consultation on payroll system functionality, configurations, and best practices
• Deliver end-user support, issue triage, and ongoing system education
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including payroll configurations, report definitions, process flows, and troubleshooting guides
• Create and deliver training materials to ensure effective adoption and utilization of Workday Payroll functionality
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and automation
• Participate in change control processes and ensure adherence to governance, audit, and compliance standards
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Business Management or Computer Science or related field
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in business process mapping, analysis, defining business and user requirements, acceptance testing and documentation with experience in the specific function/area supported
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration (earnings, deductions, payroll calculations) desired
• Strong experience building Workday reports desired
• Knowledge of payroll processes, tax implications, and compliance requirements desired
• Experience with system testing, UAT coordination, and release management desired
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills desired

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
• and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program