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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$164K - $182K *

Optimize payroll operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across jurisdictions. Lead a team, enhance processes, and collaborate with cross-functional departments to support scalable...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $196K *

Execute end-to-end US payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Legal to enhance payroll systems and controls while supervising the payroll t...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $203K *

Transform payroll operations by owning end-to-end processing, ensuring compliance, and enhancing systems for scalability. Lead a team, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive improvements to support...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $221K *

Optimize payroll operations by owning end-to-end processing, ensuring compliance and accuracy across jurisdictions. Lead a team, enhance systems, and drive automation to support business growth while...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $148K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll and pension services, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while fostering a high-performing team culture. Drive strategic initiatives for continuous imp...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the full payroll lifecycle across multiple locations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing, reporting, and tax matters. Collaborate with various departments to enhance payroll o...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing payroll operations for a large workforce, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing efficiency in multi-state processing and supporting audits to maintain organi...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $87K *

Lead the payroll team to optimize HRIS systems, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations while driving continuous improvements and collaboration across departments for enhanced efficiency...

2 weeks ago

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

$91K - $100K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations, overseeing a dedicated team to ensure accurate, timely processing while driving continuous improvement and compliance with regulations in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to oversee finance operations, drive strategic planning, and enhance financial processes. Lead accounting and tax teams while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $121K *

Oversee payroll operations, ensuring tax compliance and accuracy while collaborating with finance and HR to enhance processes. Elevate financial reporting through detailed audits and reconciliations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize payroll operations by leading a team to ensure timely, accurate processing and compliance with regulations. Collaborate across departments to enhance payroll systems and support audits while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion payroll accuracy and compliance by overseeing the payroll team, ensuring timely processing, training staff, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Drive process improv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $100K *

Elevate payroll operations by managing multi-state processing, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and maintain accurate, timely payr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing payroll and HR functions while ensuring compliance and employee satisfaction. This role involves managing payroll processes, recruiting, and supporting staff...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer operational excellence in payroll management, ensuring timely and accurate processing for a large workforce. Lead a high-performing team while driving process improvements and compliance in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion payroll excellence by leading U.S. payroll operations and driving transformation across multiple Americas locations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while collaborating with di...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead global payroll operations by ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payments while building scalable processes to support growth and collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless payro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive and scale global payroll operations while ensuring compliance and accuracy for employees and contractors. Oversee tax processes and partner with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform global payroll operations by owning end-to-end processes, ensuring compliance, and driving automation to support growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance accuracy while managing ven...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $93K *

Oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing. Collaborate with departments to maintain payroll integrity and provide expert guidance. Drive improvements in payroll system...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a multi-state construction environment. Drive team performance, process improvements, and strategic partnerships while managi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Reimagine payroll leadership in a dynamic, multi-jurisdiction environment. Drive compliance, governance, and operational excellence while fostering team development and continuous improvement to suppo...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $160K *

Take ownership of payroll operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in a dynamic environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage end-to-end payroll processes for U.S. employees, driving acc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $150K *

Champion the payroll process in a multi-state framework, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with HR, Finance, and legal teams to support organizational goals and streamline operation...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.