Workday Technical Analyst (Payroll)

When you join the Federal Reserve-the nation's central bank-you'll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth-along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The System Payroll Department has an immediate opening for a Technical Analyst, reporting to Vice President.

This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of Workday payroll and the ability to develop technological solutions that align with organizational needs.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborates cross-functionally to develop and deliver effective solutions for payroll ensuring alignment with business requirements and strategic priorities.

• Manages a range of projects including identifying and providing requirements for system enhancements, releases, and maintenance of applications.

• Partners closely with stakeholders to gather requirements for system enhancements and customizations, understanding business objectives and ensuring that solutions meet their needs.

• Conducts testing of new modules and functionalities, including rollouts, and develops validation plans to ensure configurations meet business requirements.

• Regularly reviews business processes and procedures within payroll and recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Remains current with changes to system functionality and feature releases, applying new capabilities as appropriate to optimize payroll processes.

• Serves as the testing lead for Workday releases that impact the payroll (including weekly Workday service releases and semi-annual Workday feature releases)

• Proactively recommends process improvements to rethink existing configurations and creatively find solutions to unique problems - including finding ways to automate manual work

• Analyzes incident data to identify impacts and make recommendations on resolution and root cause analysis

• Actively participates in daily huddles / stand-ups

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3- 5 years (Intermediate) or 6+ (Senior) years of experience in payroll technology or related field required.
• Strong understanding of Workday Payroll in required.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to translate business needs into system requirements required
• Familiarity with internal controls (SOX) is required.

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you'll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

• Great medical benefits
• Pension and 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer leave
• Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations:

• Candidates should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict-of-interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify .
• Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• The hiring range of the Intermediate position is $74,300 - $102,000 annually.
• The hiring range of the Senior position is $91,800 - $126,000 annually.
• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.
• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by September 9, 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

Full Time / Part Time
Full time

Regular / Temporary
Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes

Job Category
Information Technology Family Group

Work Shift
First (United States of America)

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