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.
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
$110K - $155K *
Engage with diverse clients to drive impactful accounting & finance solutions, enhancing process efficiencies from reporting to systems implementation. Collaborate with executives on strategic project...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Payroll & Rewards Operations Lead
$105K - $125K *
Unlock potential by leading payroll and rewards operations, ensuring compliance and data integrity across global teams. Drive process optimization and deliver seamless employee experiences in a fast-p...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in financial leadership by managing accounting, taxes, and budgeting while collaborating with executive management to uncover savings and optimize profitability through insightful fina...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize accounts payable operations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a dynamic aviation environment. Lead a team, enhance internal controls, and collaborate cross-functio...
Yesterday
Payroll Tax Manager - US, Canada and LATAM
$135K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading tax initiatives in a dynamic, global environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive strategic business decisions while managing complex...
2 weeks ago
Supervisor, Payroll Distribution
$69K - $118K *
Transform daily operations in the Distribution department by leading a team, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely payroll processing while fostering collaboration across departments for exceptiona...
Yesterday
Supervisor, Payroll Distribution
$69K - $118K *
Engage in overseeing daily operations of the Distribution department, ensuring timely payroll processing and operational efficiency. Drive improvements, manage vendor relationships, and support team d...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Drive payroll operations by leading a multi-state team, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance across North America. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and implement best...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's transforming payroll operations by leading a proactive, multi-state payroll function. Drive efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with internal and e...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize payroll operations by leading a multi-state team, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance across North America. Drive efficiency and collaboration while managing stakeholder relationship...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Oversee and enhance payroll operations across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Lead a dynamic team, implement best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the transformation of payroll operations by managing a multi-state team, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance across North America. Drive efficiency and enhance stakeholder relationships...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform payroll operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction across multi-state payrolls in North America, while driving best practices and techn...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Oversee payroll operations across multiple regions, driving efficiency and compliance. Lead a dynamic team, implement best practices, and enhance stakeholder relationships to ensure timely and accurat...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Employment Tax - Global Employer Services
$95K - $115K *
Engage with us to leverage your employment tax expertise, advising global organizations on complex compensation and tax matters. Drive impactful solutions while mentoring team members and collaboratin...
1 week ago
$72K - $103K *
Optimize payroll processes across multiple companies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance operations, resolve issues, and maintain compliance while delivering exception...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead HR functions to optimize recruiting, compliance, and employee relations, ensuring alignment with federal labor requirements and contract performance across a distributed workforce in healthcare a...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Elevate the future of Accounts Payable by leading transformation initiatives, ensuring operational readiness, and driving user adoption across global teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to validate p...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion the financial integrity of our experiential hubs by leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving process improvements to support growth and operational e...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion compliance and excellence in payroll processing for U.S. and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements, manage payroll system...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, People Operations (Payroll, Benefits & Analytics)
$100K - $125K *
Inspire operational excellence by leading payroll, benefits, and analytics for a diverse workforce. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance and delivering in...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Manager, People Operations (Payroll, Benefits & Analytics)
$100K - $125K *
Optimize the intersection of People, Finance, and operations by driving payroll accuracy, benefits strategy, and people analytics insights to enhance organizational efficiency and employee value in a...
Reposted 6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Partner with us to drive partner onboarding success and streamline project implementations across teams, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and high partner satisfaction throughout the process...
3 weeks ago
Corporate Project Manager III - Payroll/Accounting
$88K - $105K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of project management by leading and delivering dynamic initiatives that enhance business growth and stakeholder engagement. Bring your expertise and passion for e...
Reposted 2 weeks 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.