Payroll Analyst

Workday•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

3+ years experience processing payroll in medium sized or larger organization.
Advanced MS Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.