Workday Payroll Analyst Jobs

Discover Workday Payroll Analyst opportunities for experienced professionals who connect payroll operations with HR technology. These specialists help organizations configure, maintain, and improve Workday Payroll while supporting accurate, timely, and compliant employee payments. Browse vetted roles on Ladders, including opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Workday Payroll Analyst Do?

Workday Payroll Analysts support payroll processes and the systems behind them. Their work may include analyzing payroll requirements, maintaining configurations, investigating calculation or integration issues, testing updates, and producing reports. They often partner with payroll, HR, finance, IT, and compliance teams to resolve problems and improve processes.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and a strong understanding of payroll operations. Helpful qualifications include knowledge of payroll regulations and controls, experience with testing and troubleshooting, data analysis and reporting skills, and the ability to communicate technical findings to business stakeholders. Experience with Workday integrations, implementations, or optimization projects may also be valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Workday Payroll Analyst roles can be found across industries and organizations of different sizes. Senior positions may involve leading system enhancements, supporting complex or multi-jurisdiction payrolls, advising stakeholders, or coordinating implementations. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

Explore Workday Payroll Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Search current listings to compare responsibilities, required experience, and compensation details. Tailor your resume to highlight Workday Payroll expertise, measurable process improvements, system projects, and the scope of payroll operations you have supported.

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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Payroll Manager, leading end-to-end payroll operations for multiple clients. Leverage your expertise to solve complex payroll challenges, ensuring compliance and accuracy whil...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a unionized environment. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance payroll processes and reporting w...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll processes across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a unionized environment. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance payroll systems and dr...

Oldcastle, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$99K - $172K *

Transform payroll operations across multiple countries by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processing while driving continuous improvement and collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform payroll operations by managing multi-state payroll processing, ensuring compliance, and enhancing systems. Collaborate with HR and finance to streamline processes while maintaining accuracy...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving process improvements. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance governance and operational efficienc...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $90K *

Transform payroll operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multi-state payroll processes while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a fast...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that empowers a nationwide workforce through precision payroll management, compliance, and automation. As a hands-on leader, you will enhance processes and ensure accuracy while managing a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate payroll operations by leading a dynamic team to ensure global compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Drive transformation projects and enhance processes while managing relationships with stakeh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $88K *

Oversee payroll operations and lead a team to ensure accurate, timely multi-state payroll processing while enhancing client service and operational efficiency through effective management and process...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $88K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate multi-state payroll solutions while leading a skilled group of Payroll Specialists. Drive operational excellence, enhance client service, and implem...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $115K *

Lead payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Develop and mentor a team, manage vendor relationships, and streamline processes while serving as the go-to expert for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with us as you lead payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring compliance and accuracy while providing expert support to employees and management. Drive process improvements...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize payroll operations by managing multi-state payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing system efficiencies. Collaborate with HR and Finance to support employees and drive continuous...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing payroll operations across multiple states. You'll ensure compliance, manage payroll systems, and support employees while identifying process improvements in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform payroll tax operations by leveraging your expertise in compliance, reconciliations, and reporting. Support a high-volume environment during critical year-end processes across multiple jurisd...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of payroll and HRIS management by overseeing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing systems. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance employee experience...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform payroll operations by managing end-to-end processes and optimizing HRIS systems. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance compliance, efficiency, and employee experience while ensuring dat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll and HRIS management, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance while optimizing systems. Collaborate with HR to enhance employee experience and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Advance the payroll function for a diverse workforce, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multiple states. This hands-on role requires expertise in payroll systems and regulations, driving process...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$114K - $124K *

Lead payroll operations by ensuring accuracy and compliance while fostering strong client relationships. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and drive results in a dynamic, supportive e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance for a diverse workforce across multiple projects and locations. Collaborate with various departments to...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion accurate payroll practices by leading systems management, internal processes, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance payroll operations, ensure employee satisfac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$162K - $180K *

Lead payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all jurisdictions. Drive process improvements and automation while supervising a team, collaborating with cross-functional...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Workday Payroll Analyst?question toggle

    A Workday Payroll Analyst supports payroll operations and the Workday systems used to process, analyze, and report payroll. The role may include configuration support, troubleshooting, testing, integrations, and collaboration with HR, finance, and IT teams.

  • What skills are important for Workday Payroll Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Employers often value Workday Payroll experience, payroll-process knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, testing and troubleshooting abilities, and clear communication. Experience with integrations, reporting, compliance, or implementations can be an advantage.

  • How much do Workday Payroll Analysts earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore listings that meet this compensation threshold.

  • Where can I find Workday Payroll Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Workday Payroll Analyst listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its specific compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities.

  • How can I stand out when applying for a Workday Payroll Analyst role?question toggle

    Highlight relevant Workday Payroll experience, payroll complexity, system enhancements, testing or implementation work, and outcomes such as improved accuracy or efficiency. Include the tools, integrations, reporting, and stakeholder groups you have supported.