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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$90K - $102K *

Take ownership of payroll operations by leading a skilled team, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments across multiple locations, and driving process improvements for enhanced efficiency and c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, ensuring accurate project costing, and managing complex accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. Bring your leadership skills to drive op...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive financial excellence by managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and guiding project cost control. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver timely reports, analyses, and i...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $120K *

Transform the Accounts Payable landscape by leading a high-volume shared services team. Drive operational excellence, enhance internal controls, and spearhead automation initiatives to optimize paymen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead high-volume Accounts Payable operations, driving automation and process improvements while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple business units...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Manage complex projects by coordinating resources, timelines, and budgets to achieve business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead teams to ensure successful project delivery while adapt...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project management by overseeing all phases of complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives while fostering collaboration a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Deliver successful project outcomes by managing all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals, and fostering collaboration across teams to meet timelines and budgets effectively...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $208K *

Champion the delivery of complex payments initiatives by collaborating across teams to ensure successful program completion within scope, on time, and with significant business impact, while leveragin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $156K *

Shape the future of finance with leadership in accounting operations, compliance, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting accuracy and streamline processes while managin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing capital and fixed asset accounting. Lead financial reporting, policy development, and compliance efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $94K *

Oversee the timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll, focusing on union payroll compliance. Ensure adherence to payroll regulations while auditing records and resolving employee issues to...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $94K *

Champion the accurate processing of multi-company payroll while ensuring compliance with regulations. Engage in union payroll administration and maintain precise records, ensuring a smooth payroll ope...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading complex payments initiatives, connecting product, tech, and operations to ensure timely, compliant, and impactful project delivery across the payments ecosystem and fosteri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $208K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex payments initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, on-scope delivery while driving measurable business impact and navigating regu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $208K *

Explore a role that leads the end-to-end delivery of complex payments initiatives, uniting product, technology, and legal teams. Drive strategic projects and enhance payment systems while ensuring com...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $182K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business needs into innovative software solutions. Collaborate with clients and developers to ensure high satisfaction and successful adoption while advanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in supervising payroll funding and certification processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing daily workflows and team performance in a dynamic environment...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of accounts payable operations by leading a dynamic team, driving process improvements, and enhancing compliance. Oversee vendor payments and implement automation initiatives to optim...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine the employee experience as a Senior HR Generalist, supporting the full employee lifecycle. Collaborate with leaders to enhance HR practices, manage payroll, and foster a culture of trust and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $151K *

Elevate payroll operations by managing semi-monthly payroll for 800+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cros...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize your career with a key role in inventory and cost accounting, focusing on production reporting and financial controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the accounting function for a manufacturing operation, ensuring accuracy and integrity in daily activities, financial reporting, and collaboration with leadership to drive insights and performanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $85K *

Lead the charge in enhancing employee experience through strategic HR initiatives, recruitment, and training. Collaborate with leadership to foster a positive workplace culture and ensure compliance w...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Champion project success by managing key initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets while driving efficiencies and best prac...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.