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 - $110K *

Empower a dynamic payroll team by managing multi-state payroll operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing internal controls while collaborating with HR and Finance to deliver accu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of payroll management by overseeing multi-state operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a dedicated team. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance processes while safeguarding...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in payroll management, ensuring accuracy and compliance across U.S. and Canada. Collaborate with HR and finance to enhance processes, resolve discrepancies, and support audits while dr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of employee benefits by leading pension, payroll, and HRIS programs across North America. Drive strategy, enhance employee experience, and develop a high-performing team while ensurin...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$142K - $214K *

Transform global payroll operations by leading a dynamic team across the Americas and APAC. Drive compliance, enhance service delivery, and innovate processes to ensure timely, accurate payroll while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$142K - $214K *

Join a dynamic team to lead global payroll operations across the Americas and APAC. Drive compliance, enhance service delivery, and innovate payroll processes while managing a dedicated team of profes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$121K - $182K *

Advance global payroll operations across the Americas and APAC, leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance, operational excellence, and exceptional service delivery while driving innovative solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $95K *

Engage in comprehensive payroll and accounts payable management, overseeing operations, staff development, and compliance. Drive process improvements while ensuring timely and accurate financial trans...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and optimize the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-state organization, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving improvements through innovative technology and strategic partnerships. P...

3 weeks ago

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

$78K - $97K *

Lead the payroll function, ensuring accuracy and compliance for 5000+ employees across multiple states. Develop strategies, mentor a payroll team, and optimize processes while maintaining collaborativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the accounting function by leading financial reporting, driving process improvements, and ensuring GAAP compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic growth while managing a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform payroll operations by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic goals and ensure effective execution across a larg...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $143K *

Contribute to day-to-day accounting and payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, cash management, and audit coordination while leading a team to enhance internal co...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$76K - $100K *

Advance your career by managing payroll operations for a thriving community. Oversee payroll processing, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a supportive, dynamic environment focuse...

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee U.S. payroll and benefits management, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple locations. Drive process improvements and support organizational growth through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the payroll and benefits operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while enhancing team member experience through effective administration and cross-functional collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the US payroll operations for 18,000+ employees, ensuring compliance and efficiency with a focus on strategic improvement and automation while leading a dedicated team in a dynamic, collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $95K *

Optimize payroll processes and HRIS management to ensure accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance employee experience and drive continuous improvement in payroll operations while lev...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate payroll operations by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery across multiple entities. Lead a team while managing complex payroll issues, audits, and stakeholder coordination to dr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Transform global payroll operations by managing end-to-end processes for a diverse workforce across multiple regions. Establish scalable policies and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the evolution of a multi-country payroll function, combining Workday expertise with operational leadership. Collaborate with global teams to optimize payroll processes, ensuring compliance and en...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate payroll operations by leading a multi-state team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Finance and HR to enhance processes and support organizational gro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Champion payroll excellence by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a dedicated team focused on accurate and timely payroll processing for a diverse workforce across multiple states...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing project deployments, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Drive organizational readiness and mitigate risks while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the payroll function, ensuring accuracy and compliance while enhancing processes. Oversee payroll operations, manage tax transmissions, and support audits. Develop team capabilities and maintain...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.