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.
$150K - $180K *
Empower our payroll team by leading the processing for 1,500 employees across 12 states. Drive compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while mentoring a dedicated team and optimizing payroll systems usin...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive the Accounts Payable function by leading a small team, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely payments. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and improve workflows in a fast-paced...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead and enhance the accounts payable function, managing a small team to ensure accurate, timely payments while improving processes and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic business environment...
1 week ago
$100K - $150K *
Join a team that champions financial oversight for real estate projects, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. Lead the accounting team and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and i...
4 weeks ago
$105K - $135K *
Elevate payroll accuracy and compliance across the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Collaborate with People Ops, Finance, and Accounting to streamline processes and support growth while ensuring timely payroll...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead payroll and benefits operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while enhancing team member support. Collaborate with HR and finance to deliver exceptional service and implement process improve...
1 week ago
Senior Manager - HRIS & Payroll
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading HRIS and payroll strategies to optimize tech solutions, ensuring security and efficiency while enhancing employee experiences across multiple regions through data-driven in...
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$75K - $130K *
Lead the future of payroll operations by managing multi-state payroll for over 250 employees, ensuring compliance with union agreements and prevailing wage regulations while enhancing payroll processe...
Today
$95K - $119K *
Manage payroll operations ensuring accurate and timely compensation delivery. Lead compliance, team development, and process optimization while collaborating on HR initiatives to uphold best practices...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic global accounting team as you manage international audits, enhance month-end close processes, and drive improvements in accounting operations. Take ownership of complex projects while c...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving global accounting excellence by managing international audits, enhancing month-end processes, and implementing innovative solutions to streamline operations in a fast-paced...
6 days ago
$90K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing accounts payable operations while collaborating with global teams. Drive process improvements and enhance efficiency in financial operations, supporting both domestic and...
3 days ago
$75K - $130K *
Oversee and optimize payroll operations for a multi-state workforce, ensuring compliance with union agreements and tax regulations while leading a dedicated team to enhance payroll processes and repor...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Elevate the financial integrity of a multi-branch organization by leading the accounting team, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and process improvements while fostering collaboration and accou...
Today
$88K - $105K *
Advance payroll processes by managing full-cycle operations for multi-state employees. Ensure compliance and efficiency while leading a team to enhance systems, identify improvements, and support audi...
1 month ago
$125K - $155K *
Join a team that ensures accuracy in payroll processing, compliance, and records management. Collaborate with HR and departments to support a robust payroll operation, driving efficiency and excellenc...
3 weeks ago
$113K - $142K *
Champion payroll excellence by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Manage a dedicated team while collaborating with HR and finance to deliver accurate payroll se...
2 weeks ago
$124K - $155K *
Lead and optimize payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing a team. Collaborate with HR and finance to enhance processes and deliver exceptional payroll services for all empl...
2 weeks ago
$103K - $129K *
Optimize payroll operations by leading a team to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services while driving continuous improvement and collaboration across departments...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $120K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic finance team that drives strategic decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across various corporate functions, ensuring impactful i...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $120K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic team that drives financial strategy, supports corporate functions, and delivers actionable insights to enhance decision-making and optimize expenses in a fas...
2 weeks ago
HR Operations and Payroll Manager
$95K - $130K *
Unlock potential by managing payroll, benefits, and HR operations. Oversee semi-monthly payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance while enhancing HR services and supporting employee...
3 days ago
$109K - $138K *
Lead a dynamic accounting team through rapid growth, managing global close processes, integrating acquisitions, and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP in a fast...
3 weeks ago
Payroll Administrator- New York Campus
$80K - $90K *
Join our team to oversee payroll functions, ensuring accurate processing and compliance across multi-state operations while collaborating with various departments to enhance efficiency and customer se...
Reposted 1 week ago
Staff Product Manager, Done-For-You Payroll Workflows
$188K - $255K *
Join us to redefine payroll automation for Mid-Market and Enterprise, enhancing compliance and efficiency through innovative systems and AI. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex customer challen...
1 week 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.