Workday Payroll Anaylst

Accountabilities:: The Workday Payroll Analyst will oversee payroll testing and validation throughout implementation and deployment, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure system accuracy, compliance, and readiness for production. Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Payroll during implementation and deployment activities. Lead payroll testing initiatives, including system integration testing (SIT), end-to-end testing, regression testing, parallel payroll testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Validate payroll configurations, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and applicable compliance requirements. Develop and execute detailed test scripts, document testing results, and coordinate defect resolution with technical and business teams. Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and implementation partners to ensure successful payroll processing and system readiness. Support payroll data validation, reconciliation activities, cutover planning, and go-live readiness. Troubleshoot payroll system issues and contribute to defect management and resolution. Provide recommendations for improving payroll processes, configurations, and operational practices within Workday. Help ensure that payroll integrations and end-to-end workflows function accurately throughout implementation. Requirements: The ideal candidate brings substantial hands-on experience with Workday Payroll implementations, strong payroll domain knowledge, and proven expertise in enterprise testing and stakeholder collaboration. At least 5 years of Workday Payroll experience, including multiple full-cycle Workday implementations. Deep expertise in Workday Payroll configuration, testing methodologies, and payroll operations. Proven experience leading payroll testing activities for enterprise Workday deployments. Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax processing, earnings and deductions, garnishments, and payroll integrations. Experience with Workday reporting, troubleshooting, and defect management. Familiarity with payroll data validation, reconciliation, cutover activities, and go-live preparation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders. Ability to coordinate complex testing activities, document findings clearly, and drive issues through resolution. Benefits: Contract engagement. Remote work arrangement. Salary, healthcare coverage, paid leave, and other additional benefits are not specified in the provided job description.