Workday Analyst, IT (Payroll)

Hogan Lovells•Boston, MA

19h•$95,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As a Workday Analyst, IT at Houlihan Lokey, you will identify opportunities to ensure key systems meet evolving business needs and advance IT’s delivery of products and services. You will maintain, configure, and support Workday Payroll modules, primarily for the UK population, with potential expansion to other locations. You will serve as a subject matter expert for day-to-day payroll operations and lead enhancements, regulatory changes, and critical testing cycles. Working closely with the Human Capital Group (HCG), Finance, regional stakeholders, vendors, and IT partners, you will help deliver scalable, compliant, and accurate payroll solutions. You will also own, coordinate, communicate, and execute all aspects of testing for the firm’s global payroll project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in Information Systems, HR, or a related field.
Experience supporting or leading Workday Payroll for the UK in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead testing cycles for complex payroll systems, including creating test plans and managing defect resolution.
Experience gathering and implementing system requirements that meet payroll regulations, processes, and compliance needs.
Experience working on Global Payroll projects or supporting a Global Payroll model.
Experience partnering closely with HCM and Finance teams, including understanding downstream impacts.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively in team environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strong communication, professionalism, dependability, and customer-focused service skills.
Ability to remain calm and thoughtful in challenging situations and take ownership of the customer experience.

Nice To Haves

7+ years of progressive, hands-on experience as a Workday Analyst or Consultant within a complex, global organization.
Experience in financial services or investment banking.
Workday Pro certification in multiple modules, such as HCM, Benefits, Payroll, or Integrations.
Familiarity with Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules.
Familiarity with Workday integrations, including EIBs and Studio, and advanced reporting.
Experience working with external vendors or AMS partners.
Exposure to digital transformation initiatives or HR system modernization.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for the Workday platform, focusing on UK Payroll configuration, testing, deployment, and support in partnership with the IT Payroll Module Lead.
Lead functional and technical testing for the global payroll project, including developing test strategies, creating test plans and scripts, coordinating communications, and executing testing.
Support payroll initiatives through requirements gathering, design, build, testing, cutover, and post-production support with the IT Payroll Module Lead.
Partner with HCG, Finance, Compliance, and regional stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll calculations, tax withholding, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee integrations between Workday Payroll and internal and external systems, including benefits providers, finance systems, and third-party payroll vendors.
Monitor, manage, and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and implementation of preventive controls.
Provide guidance on payroll configuration and process best practices.
Support audits, year-end activities such as W-2 and P60, and statutory reporting requirements related to payroll.
Develop and maintain documentation, configuration workbooks, test evidence, governance processes, and approval gates.
Communicate project status, testing progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Coordinate with implementation partners and AMS providers to support quality delivery and adherence to agreed SLAs.