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.
Principal Engagement Manager - Paradox
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Transform customer experiences by leading complex global deployments, leveraging your expertise in Workday methodologies to drive successful implementations and enhance operational efficiency across d...
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Principal Engagement Manager - Paradox
$154K - $232K *
Engage with complex global deployments as a Principal Engagement Manager, leveraging your expertise to enhance methodologies and resolve challenges. Build strong client relationships and ensure succes...
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Principal Engagement Manager - Paradox
$154K - $232K *
Partner with us to lead complex global deployments, leveraging your expertise in Workday methodologies to enhance customer experiences and drive project success through effective management and collab...
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Principal Engagement Manager - Paradox
$154K - $232K *
Pioneer innovative solutions by leading complex global deployments, leveraging your expertise in Workday Deployment Methodology to enhance customer experiences and drive project success through effect...
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Principal Engagement Manager - Paradox
$154K - $232K *
Drive successful global deployments by leveraging expertise in Workday methodology. Manage complex projects, build strong client relationships, and ensure timely delivery of solutions while mentoring...
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Principal Engagement Manager - Paradox
$147K - $221K *
Join us to lead complex global deployments, leveraging your expertise to enhance methodologies and deliver exceptional customer experiences while managing project timelines and fostering strong client...
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Principal Engagement Manager - Paradox
$154K - $232K *
Drive successful global deployments by leveraging your expertise in Workday methodology. Build strong client relationships, manage complex projects, and enhance implementation processes to ensure cust...
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Principal Engagement Manager - Paradox
$154K - $232K *
Champion the delivery of complex customer projects, leveraging your expertise in Workday Deployment Methodology to enhance implementation success and foster strong client relationships while managing...
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Join an innovative team as you oversee payroll accounting, ensuring accurate financial practices and compliance. You'll collaborate across functions to enhance systems and workflow, driving efficiency...
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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.