Workday Payroll Analyst

• Practice Business Applications

• Technologies Workday

• Location Jackson, United States

• Type Permanent

Summary Description: 

A growing organization in Chicago is looking to add a Workday Payroll Analyst to their HRIS/Finance systems team. This role will focus on supporting and optimizing Workday Payroll, working closely with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to ensure payroll processes run smoothly and accurately.

If you enjoy solving system problems, improving processes, and being the go-to Workday Payroll expert, this could be a great fit.

Role Type: Perm
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: $117,000
Location: United States
Requirements Description:

• 3–6+ years of Workday experience, with a strong focus on Workday Payroll

• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration and payroll processing

• Experience partnering with Payroll or Finance teams

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with Workday reporting (Advanced, Matrix, or Calculated Fields a plus)

• Experience supporting Workday releases and testing

Tasks Description: 

• Act as the primary support resource for Workday Payroll, handling configuration, troubleshooting, and day-to-day system support

• Partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to translate business requirements into Workday solutions

• Support payroll processing cycles, ensuring system accuracy and resolving payroll-related issues

• Maintain and enhance Workday payroll configurations, including earnings, deductions, and tax setup

• Build and maintain Workday reports and dashboards for payroll and leadership teams

• Support Workday releases, testing, and system updates

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and automation

Team Contact: natasha.chauhan@next-ventures.com

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