Your work days are brighter here.
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About The Team
Workday’s Payroll Team is driven by a passion for Workmates, Payroll and Innovation. We’re a diverse group of people, with an invaluable mix of experience and backgrounds. Our team promotes Workday’s core values which is why we:
- Empower you to follow your desired career path & achieve professional and personal goals
- Encourage work-life balance and wellbeing
- Are proud to champion equal opportunities for everyone.
We are a team located in multiple locations but that doesn’t stop our sense of collaboration, supportiveness, and fun!
About The Role
Workday is seeking a Payroll Analyst in a role that combines technical expertise, project management and employee relations all in one. The ideal candidate will have a passion for people, payroll, project management and problem solving. This role requires a self-motivated professional that consistently brings a high level of dedication to projects and Workday teammates along with the ability to strategically and tactically navigate the unique challenges that innovation brings.
Responsibilities :
- Maintaining a high level of collaboration and cooperation within the team to drive collective success.
- Demonstrate full ownership of assigned payroll processes, ensuring high-quality results and timely delivery.
- Perform rigorous audits of individual employee pay records; reconcile totals across departments, locations, and countries to ensure compliance with financial, reporting, and legal requirements.
- Handle equity-based payroll transactions and ensure estimated tax payments are remitted on schedule.
- Perform deep-dive reconciliations of payroll tax actuals vs. remittances and balance employee deductions/employer costs against third-party payments.
- Identify gaps in configuration and process; work with IT and team to correct when needed.
- Monitor and implement statutory updates for regulations relating to time tracking, leave and absence, and payroll compliance.
- Support Mergers & Acquisitions by ensuring the flawless migration of wages, taxes, and benefit plans into the payroll system.
- Utilize a deep understanding of the Workday pay cycle to conduct end-to-end functional testing.
- Manage payroll inquiries in Workday to provide employees with outstanding support while adhering to agreed-upon SLAs.
- Identify gaps in system configuration or manual processes; partner with IT to implement technical corrections and system improvements.
- Partner with various groups to ensure cross-functional needs are met.
- Assist with quarter end and year-end tax and accounting activities.
- Ensure system updates for open enrollment are updated timely in payroll.
- Assist cross-functionally to provide support for payroll transactions and reconciliations.
- Build and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and lead training sessions for team members as needed.
About You
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience processing payroll in medium sized or larger organization.
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
Other Qualifications:
- BS Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting work experience considered in lieu of degree.
- CPP and prior processing experience using Workday preferred.
- Understanding of Accounting and SOX controls.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure with problem solving capabilities.
- International payroll processing experience preferred.
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and follow-through.
- Collaborative team player; ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Prior experience with Workday, SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, or other ERP.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $79,000 USD - $118,600 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $75,100 USD - $133,400 USD
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply
spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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