HR Technology Senior Analyst
$94,000–$125,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Payroll, Absence, Benefits, and HCM systems while leading release management, testing, and production support for global operations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver scalable, compliant technology solutions, troubleshoot complex incidents, and develop integrations with payroll, timekeeping, and third-party systems. Build reports and dashboards to ensure data integrity and identify automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency. Create functional documentation and process flows to support system governance and mentor junior analysts.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience supporting Workday Payroll in an HR Technology, HRIS, or Payroll Systems role
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience preferred
- Demonstrated expertise configuring and supporting Workday Payroll
- Hands-on configuration experience with Workday Absence, Benefits, and HCM
- Direct experience supporting payroll operations in both the United States and Canada
- Experience supporting Workday business processes, security, reporting, calculated fields, EIBs, and system integrations
- Experience leading Workday releases, feature adoption, testing, and production support activities
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and payroll business processes across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience supporting integrations between Workday and payroll, benefits, finance, timekeeping, and third-party applications
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across HR, Payroll, Finance, Technology, and external vendors
- Experience working in a fast-paced, global organization supporting multiple business units
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting United Kingdom payroll
- Workday Pro certification(s), particularly Payroll
- Experience supporting additional global payroll operations beyond North America and the United Kingdom
- Experience with Workday Studio, Core Connectors, APIs, or other integration technologies
- Experience supporting Workday Time Tracking or other adjacent Workday modules
- Knowledge of sports and/or experience working within a highly regulated industry
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