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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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...
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Director of Payroll and Retirement Plan Compliance
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Transform payroll and retirement compliance processes in a dynamic, multi-state environment. Lead a team to ensure accuracy and efficiency in payroll operations while maintaining regulatory standards...
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$108K - $122K *
Drive your career with strategic leadership in payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while overseeing a dedicated team. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and support i...
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Deliver strategic leadership in payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Oversee payroll processing, staff development, and system integrations while advising executive leade...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in transforming financial operations by developing a high-performing accounting team, driving modernization through analytics and automation, and partnering with senior leaders to enha...
1 week ago
Sr Manager, Benefits & Payroll
$110K - $135K *
Join a team that's passionate about enhancing employee benefits and payroll systems. As a Sr. Manager, you'll lead strategy, compliance, and innovation, ensuring exceptional experiences and operationa...
3 weeks ago
Technical Project Manager, Business Applications
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Drive impactful business application initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance efficiency and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Microsoft...
2 weeks ago
$175K - $225K *
Lead the charge in our accounting department, overseeing financial operations and reporting while partnering with key teams to enhance process efficiency and accuracy as we scale rapidly in a dynamic...
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Empower project success by managing execution, aligning resources, and driving strategic initiatives. Lead project managers to ensure effective delivery and foster collaboration across teams, enhancin...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading financial strategies and enhancing accounting operations. Drive compliance and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with cross-function...
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Empower your career by leading financial oversight for automotive and consumer warranty operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency w...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower robust payroll operations by leading compliance, process design, and data-driven improvements. Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency while ensuring audit readiness in a dynamic, cross-func...
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$110K - $130K *
Pioneer project management excellence! Lead teams to ensure successful project delivery from ideation to completion while aligning processes with corporate objectives, optimizing stakeholder engagemen...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to lead accounting operations for gas processing plants, driving performance improvements and ensuring financial integrity. Collaborate across functions to achieve strategic goals...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Finance-Accounts Payable
$80K - $95K *
Transform financial operations by leading Accounts Payable and Expense teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance. Drive efficiency and service excellence while managing workflows and suppor...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $110K *
Take ownership of project execution from initiation to closure, ensuring financial success and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams, manage client expectations, control project scope, and communica...
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Senior Manager of Accounts Payable
$100K - $120K *
Elevate the Accounts Payable function by leading a dynamic team, ensuring timely processing of financial transactions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $140K *
Advance your career in a dynamic, team-oriented environment offering diverse challenges, flexible work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected firm...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $115K *
Champion payroll excellence by leading Canadian operations for 800 employees. Drive compliance, enhance internal controls, and partner strategically with brands to optimize payroll processes and ensur...
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$90K - $115K *
Join us to lead and enhance payroll operations for eight Canadian companies, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Drive process improvements, manage tax functions, and develop your team while partnering...
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$90K - $115K *
Join a team that's redefining payroll management in Canada. Lead operations for multiple companies, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving process improvements and strategic partnerships acros...
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$140K - $170K *
Transform financial leadership by driving performance, compliance, and process improvement in a hands-on role. Collaborate with local and global teams to enhance decision-making and reporting across t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager of Accounting Operations
$140K - $180K *
Empower our financial operations by leading accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance decision-making and optimize systems, while mentoring a...
Yesterday
$82K - $144K *
Lead the charge in managing payroll operations and transitioning to Workday, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating across departments to enhance processes and mentor team members...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion client success by applying accounting expertise to drive improvements, build lasting relationships, and support team development while managing project budgets and resources effectively for o...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What is a Workday Payroll Analyst?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.