HR Data & Payroll Specialist (Workday)

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 66,965,000 - 103,699,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holiday leave

Health insurance

Transit pass

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an HR data & records support specialist. You will use Workday to manage appointment and payroll data, ensure accuracy, and support policy compliance across schools and departments.

Ideal candidates have experience with HR data management, payroll processing, and data governance in a large university setting, with strong attention to detail and timely communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college coursework in accounting, business, HR, and related fields.
• Experience with HR data, payroll, and leaves of absence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit HR data transactions in a high-volume environment.
• Manage and troubleshoot payroll and leave data within Workday.
• Ensure data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting.
• Serve as a liaison to departments for policy questions and data requests.

Skills

Computer Navigation

Microsoft Office

Workday Software

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Two years college coursework in accounting

Tools

Workday

HR systems

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an HR data & records support specialist. You will use Workday to manage appointment and payroll data, ensure accuracy, and support policy compliance across schools and departments.

Ideal candidates have experience with HR data management, payroll processing, and data governance in a large university setting, with strong attention to detail and timely communication.