IT Workday Payroll HRIS Analyst - Global

IT Workday Payroll HRIS Analyst - Global

Location:

White Plains, NY — Hybrid

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 + Bonus

Must have the following:

• 5+ years of related experience supporting international/global payroll systems
• 3+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience
• Experience supporting Workday APIs and integrations and/or comparable HCM integrations
• Strong knowledge of international payroll, payroll tax laws, and local statutory requirements
• Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, enhancing, testing, and troubleshooting multi-country payroll technology
• Experience supporting internal and external payroll/HCM integrations across international locations
• Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting, project management, and data-audit capabilities
• Ability to partner effectively across Payroll, HR, Benefits, Compensation, technology teams, and external vendors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate system and payroll issues for both technical and business stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Implement, configure, enhance, and maintain global payroll technology supporting accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple countries.
• Lead and support multi-country payroll system implementations, enhancements, testing, and deployments while ensuring alignment with local statutory requirements.
• Troubleshoot payroll system, configuration, integration, and production issues that could impact payroll accuracy or timely wage payments.
• Design, test, and deploy payroll system functionality, calculated fields, reports, procedures, and system standards, with particular focus on international operations.
• Analyze Workday HCM functionality and recommend practical solutions using system best practices.
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of internal and external integrations for international payroll operations.
• Provide functional expertise to technical teams during systems development, issue resolution, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Partner with Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, technology teams, and vendors to improve payroll processes and system efficiency.
• Maintain global payroll configurations and monitor data quality to ensure information is accurate and updated on time.
• Perform payroll data and process audits to identify discrepancies and support compliance with country-specific statutory requirements.
• Identify risks and system issues, develop contingency plans, escalate concerns appropriately, and help maintain project schedules.
• Evaluate payroll processes and recommend system enhancements, automation, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures and documentation supporting global operations.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Requirements/

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience supporting payroll systems internationally.
• Minimum 3 years of Workday HCM experience.
• Experience with APIs, integrations, and Workday HCM and/or similar HCM platforms.
• Knowledge of international payroll practices, payroll tax requirements, and local statutory regulations.
• Experience troubleshooting payroll technology and production issues.
• Strong experience with payroll systems analysis, configuration, testing, implementation, and enhancement.
• Demonstrated project management skills supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, planning, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to payroll data accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functional and technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly learn additional systems.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours when needed to support global payroll operations and business requirements.

Especially Valuable

Experience:

• Multi-country payroll implementations and system enhancements.
• International payroll integrations involving third-party payroll providers or other external vendors.
• Workday reporting and calculated fields.
• Cross-functional experience involving HCM, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, and HR technology.
• Payroll process re-engineering, automation, and system optimization.
• Experience working with geographically distributed or international stakeholders.