Configuration Analyst, Workday Payroll
Hybrid · Houston, Texas, United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Configuration Analyst, Workday Payroll role focused on configuring, supporting, and optimizing the Workday platform with a strong emphasis on Payroll. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining earnings, deductions, payroll calculations, and pay groups; supporting payroll cycles; optimizing payroll processes; enabling system enhancements and releases; developing payroll reports, audits, and data extracts; managing payroll-related integrations; ensuring data integrity and governance; collaborating with Payroll and business teams to gather requirements and resolve issues; providing Tier 2 user support and maintaining knowledge base documentation; and complying with payroll regulations and security protocols. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of Workday experience with Payroll; Workday Payroll expertise; US/UK/AU payroll knowledge preferred; and strong communication skills. Location options include hybrid roles based in Houston, TX or the greater Washington, DC area, with flexible working arrangements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required
- Workday Pro Certification in Payroll preferred, with a focus in US, UK, and/or AU specific payroll knowledge
- 5+ years of experience supporting and configuring Workday, with specific experience in Workday Payroll
- Experience supporting payroll operations, payroll cycles, or payroll system implementations/enhancements
- Workday Payroll & Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration, including earnings, deductions, payroll calculations, and tax configurations
- Understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and payroll data structures (e.g., taxes, garnishments, benefits impacts)
- Experience supporting payroll cycles, testing cycles (UAT), reconciliations, and issue resolution
- Proficiency with Workday reporting tools to support payroll audits, compliance, and operational reporting
- Familiarity with Workday integrations, particularly those impacting payroll (e.g., benefits vendors, third-party payroll providers, custom integrations)
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, compliance, and system reliability
- Ability to translate payroll requirements into system configurations and scalable solutions
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, working across Payroll and other business teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a growing ability to see interdependencies across modules
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on Workday functionality and regulatory changes
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