Senior Workday Configuration Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Payroll Operations, HR, and IT departments to set up, support, and enhance the Workday US Payroll module.

• Work alongside senior team members to identify and resolve payroll-related challenges, including integrations, data loads, and tax setups.

• Engage with stakeholders to collect requirements and convert business needs into efficient system configurations.

• Assist in managing end-to-end Payroll projects—from initial discovery to testing and deployment—with support from cross-functional teams.

• Recognize opportunities for payroll automation, process enhancements, and configuration improvements.

• Aid in maintaining the Workday Time Tracking configuration to ensure smooth integration with payroll processing.

• Ensure that absence plans and benefit elections accurately interface with payroll calculations.

• Take part in testing and implementing configuration changes, as well as post-implementation enhancements and updates.

• Create and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and user documentation.

• Stay updated with Workday releases and contribute suggestions for leveraging new features and best practices.

• Utilize AI tools, prompt engineering, and other emerging technologies to explore solutions, expedite troubleshooting, and efficiently achieve optimal configurations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Workday Payroll certification or active pursuit of certification is required.

• Experience with additional Workday modules (such as Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Core HCM) is advantageous.

• Familiarity with payroll tax configuration, garnishments, or year-end processing (W-2s) is preferred.

• Experience in supporting multi-state US payroll is essential.

• 2–5 years of practical experience in configuring Workday, particularly with a focus on or strong knowledge of the US Payroll module.

• Understanding of Workday Time Tracking and its integration with payroll is beneficial.

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, IT, or a relevant field is required.

• A collaborative mindset—enjoy working with others, asking questions, and learning from cross-functional partners.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a developing ability to recognize interdependencies across modules.

• Comfort in using AI assistants, prompt-based tools, and other technologies to research, troubleshoot, and enhance efficiency.

• Ability to convey technical concepts in a business-friendly manner and build constructive relationships with stakeholders.

• A self-driven attitude—taking initiative, seeking solutions, and being proactive in addressing issues.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees (and their families) can participate in the Company’s extensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.

• Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, along with Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives—no enrollment is necessary.

• Employees may also join the Company’s 401K plan, which includes matching contributions from the Company.