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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$129K - $219K *

Drive your career forward by managing diverse projects, aligning them with strategic goals, and ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $170K *

Shape the future of financial leadership by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and driving team development. Collaborate with leadership to deliver insights and enhance operational...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $111K *

Lead and optimize accounting functions by managing a team, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and conducting financial analyses to enhance profitability across property portfolios...

1 month ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by leading complex cross-functional programs and projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize payroll operations across diverse entities, ensuring compliance and accurate processing. Lead a team, drive technological advancements, and collaborate with finance and HR to meet organizatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $140K *

Transform accounts payable operations by leading a cross-functional team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Leverage your expertise in ERP systems to drive efficiency and accuracy in finan...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance multi-state payroll operations, driving compliance, process improvements, and technology integration across North America while maintaining accuracy and efficiency through a dedicated...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $120K *

Empower financial excellence by partnering with leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Own financial models and enhance decision support, ensuring accuracy and strategic insights f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Elevate compensation strategies by leading program design and analytics, serving as a trusted advisor across teams. Drive data-driven decisions and automate workflows to ensure scalable, equitable com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Elevate your career by overseeing accounts payable operations, enhancing financial controls, and driving process improvements. Lead a dynamic team while collaborating with cross-functional partners to...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Transform compensation strategies by leading program evolution and analytics. Collaborate with HR and cross-functional teams to ensure equitable, data-driven compensation practices that scale with bus...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and compliant vendor payments. Collaborate with various departments to enhance workflows, strengthen controls, and drive cont...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$175K - $190K *

Innovate with us as a strategic consultant, guiding ERP and Payroll transformations. Leverage your Workday expertise to shape client strategies, enhance operational readiness, and drive impactful chan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with us as an Accounting Manager, overseeing month-end closes, financial reporting, and team development. Collaborate with leaders to drive accuracy and integrity in financial analysi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $90K *

Accelerate progress at payroll processing, reconciliation, and data transition for a smooth financial integration while collaborating across teams to ensure seamless operation and compliance in a dyna...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Elevate payroll processes by ensuring accuracy and compliance in a dynamic educational institution. Collaborate with the Payroll Director and support payroll operations, timekeeping, and reporting for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Empower success by leading ERP software implementations for mid-market clients. Drive project delivery, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with business objectives from kickoff to go...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$82K - $124K *

Optimize accounts payable operations by leading a team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Drive efficiency through technology, manage vendor relations, and support month-end close activiti...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$81K - $101K *

Join a team that leads the Accounts Payable function, overseeing daily operations and ensuring timely vendor payments. You'll manage a dynamic team, enhance service standards, and partner across depar...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the Global Data Production Operations by leading a dynamic team, implementing strategic plans, and ensuring quality and efficiency in customer reporting. Drive continuous improvement and foste...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Optimize financial processes as a hands-on Accounting Manager, overseeing month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement accuracy while collaborating with a dynamic finance team in a fast-p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us in a hands-on leadership role to enhance our accounts payable operations. You'll drive process improvements, support system integrations, and ensure timely vendor payments, all while collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Manage and execute bi-weekly payroll processing for a diverse, multi-state workforce of 260+ employees while ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations. Collaborate effectively to maintain...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you lead the accounting operations team in enhancing financial processes, ensuring accuracy, and driving automation while mentoring talented professionals for future success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Lead and optimize revenue accounting operations for a global SaaS company, managing a team of Senior Accountants. Ensure compliance with US GAAP and ASC 606 while driving process improvements and supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.