NO 3RD PARTIES - CLIENT NOT PROVIDING VISA SPONSORSHIP - PERM JOB
The Planet Group is seeking a Workday Payroll System Analyst . This is a fulltime permanent position
Permanent Position Remote: Must live in 1 of these states to be eligible: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Salary: $100,000 - $117,000 Depending on experience
Our client completed a full platform Workday implementation with Fins go live in April 2025 and HCM in July 2025.
They use a Workday Partner for 3rd party payroll, and the department current consists of one Payroll Lead and one other Payroll Systems Analyst. They re looking to add a Senior Workday Payroll Systems Analyst to their team. This person will have ownership of end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing and Workday Payroll support, including troubleshooting, configuration, testing, and enhancements. Serve as a key internal resource for payroll systems and processes, partnering with the managed payroll vendor, Human Resources, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. Support system updates and process improvements that enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls. Provide support for payroll tax, garnishment, and payroll accounting activities as needed, and remain current on changes in payroll laws, regulations, and Workday functionality. Supports Workday expense report processes, including policy, system, and workflow maintenance, as well as backup approval support, as needed.
Duties:
- Serve as a primary resource for Workday Payroll troubleshooting, configuration, testing, and system enhancements, including support for implementation, validation, and ongoing optimization of payroll processes.
- Own end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing, including coordination of payroll activities, review and validation of processing results, and collaboration with the managed payroll vendor to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution.
- Provide oversight of the managed payroll vendor, including coordination of support, facilitation of issue resolution, and partnership to maintain effective payroll operations.
- Develop, maintain, and update payroll process documentation, standard operating procedures, and related training materials to support consistency, compliance, knowledge transfer, business continuity, and process improvement.
- Provide support for payroll tax, garnishment, and payroll accounting processes as needed, including issue resolution, process updates, reconciliation support, and backup coverage when required.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll and related Workday processes and partner with Human Resources, Finance, vendors, and other stakeholders to assess, test, communicate, and implement effective solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Support Workday expense report processes, including issue resolution, user guidance, policy and system maintenance, workflow updates, and backup expense report approval support as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requires:
- Information Systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 5 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including end-to-end payroll processing and payroll systems support
- Workday experience required, including Workday Payroll experience
- Knowledge of payroll processes and related internal controls
- Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Working knowledge of payroll tax, garnishment, and payroll accounting processes
- Experience supporting payroll systems configuration, testing, validation, and issue resolution
- Excellent problem-solving and judgment skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to research issues, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions or process improvements
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Human Resources, Finance, vendors, and other cross-functional stakeholders
- Knowledge of process improvement techniques and the ability to develop and maintain clear process documentation and training materials
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Bonus:
- Experience working with a managed payroll vendor
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
- Experience with payroll configuration, testing, process documentation, and system or workflow enhancements preferred
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Additional Information
If you are interested, please respond to this ad with an updated resume and a summary of your skills. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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