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Sr. Enterprise Analyst - Workday Payroll
Overview:
Qualifications:
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,275-$174,000 + bonus and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Summary
The Senior Enterprise Analyst serves as a strategic partner supporting Payroll and Time & Absence Management functions within Workday. This role is responsible for managing, optimizing, and enhancing payroll processes to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across the organization.
The ideal candidate brings deep Workday Payroll expertise and collaborates closely with Payroll, HR Operations, Benefits, Finance, and IT teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Business Partnership and Strategy
- Partner with Payroll and HR teams to align Workday solutions with business objectives and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll processes and systems, documenting workflows and acting as a trusted advisor.
- Translate payroll and timekeeping business needs into scalable technology solutions.
- Support mergers and acquisitions by enabling seamless payroll system integrations, data migration, and process alignment across entities.
Business Analysis and Planning
- Gather, analyze, and document payroll and Time & Absence requirements.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and conduct gap analysis to support automation and digital transformation initiatives.
- Support the development and execution of the Payroll and Time & Absence technology roadmap.
Technology and Project Delivery
- Manage payroll-related system enhancements, integrations, and Workday releases.
- Support payroll-related projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate with project teams to balance business priorities with enterprise standards.
- Lead payroll system integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring continuity, compliance, and minimal operational disruption.
Operational Management
- Manage day-to-day operations of Workday Payroll and Time & Absence modules.
- Configure and maintain payroll processes, earnings, deductions, taxes, and compliance rules.
- Ensure accurate payroll processing, including regular, off-cycle, and year-end payroll runs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve payroll system issues in a timely manner.
System Implementation and Enhancements
- Support payroll system implementations, upgrades, and testing cycles.
- Perform system configurations, data loads (EIBs), and validations.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Data Integrity and Reporting
- Ensure payroll data accuracy and integrity through regular audits and validations.
- Develop and maintain payroll reports and dashboards.
- Support regulatory and compliance reporting, including tax and wage reporting requirements.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Coordinate with vendors and third-party providers, including tax and payroll interface partners.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on payroll system performance, risks, and initiatives.
Compliance and Audit
- Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws, and internal controls.
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation for payroll processes, configurations, and controls.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in payroll systems, HRIS, or enterprise applications.
- Deep hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and Time & Absence modules.
- Strong expertise in payroll configuration, processing, and reporting.
- Proven experience serving as a Senior Business Analyst supporting Workday implementations and ongoing operations.
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and industry best practices.
- Experience with system integrations and data migration.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Workday Payroll certification.
- Experience supporting multi-state and/or global payroll operations.
- Experience with payroll integrations involving tax vendors and third-party providers.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability for work products.
- Commitment to continuous learning and performance improvement for self, team, and organization.
Key Competencies
- Strong payroll and HR systems solutioning mindset
- Ability to drive end-to-end delivery and operational excellence
- Deep understanding of payroll operations and compliance
- Strong communication skills across technical and business audiences
- Ability to balance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Physical Demands
- Ability to work in an office or remote environment on a constant basis.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone (frequent).
Special Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or hold asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3).
Clearance Level
- No clearance required.
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