IT Workday Payroll HRIS Analyst - Global - USC or GC a must - Must be local to Westchester Co NY

Career Developers•White Plains, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Career Developers Inc. is seeking an IT Workday Payroll HRIS Analyst for a global role. This position requires a strong understanding of international payroll systems, Workday HCM, and integrations. The analyst will be responsible for implementing, configuring, and maintaining global payroll technology to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing across multiple countries. This role involves troubleshooting system issues, designing and testing payroll functionality, and collaborating with various teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

US Citizen or Green Card holder a must.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.