Payroll Analyst — Workday Specialist (Remote Options)

Fox Valley Technical College; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement contributions to Wisconsin

403(b)/457 plan options

Paid time off

Onsite health and wellbeing clinic

Job summary

Fox Valley Technical College is seeking a Payroll Analyst to administer and analyze payroll operations for all employee groups. The role focuses on payroll processing, tax reporting, retirement system administration, system testing, and reconciliations.

The position emphasizes Workday Payroll and related modules, with a requirement for an Associate Degree in accounting or related field and 4–5 years of payroll/tax experience. FVTC offers comprehensive benefits and on-campus resources.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field.
• 4–5 years of payroll and tax work in a large, complex organization; higher ed payroll experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and basic Word/PowerPoint skills required.
• FPC or CPP certification is preferred.
• Experience with Workday Payroll related modules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employee groups using Workday and related systems.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, troubleshoot discrepancies, and finalize pay on time.
• Handle federal, state, and local tax reporting and year-end tasks (W-2s, unemployment).
• Maintain retirement data and comply with Wisconsin Retirement System guidelines.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and support audits.
• Assist with special payroll programs and inquiries from faculty and staff.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Workday Payroll modules

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting or related area

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Fox Valley Technical College is seeking a Payroll Analyst to administer and analyze payroll operations for all employee groups. The role focuses on payroll processing, tax reporting, retirement system administration, system testing, and reconciliations.

The position emphasizes Workday Payroll and related modules, with a requirement for an Associate Degree in accounting or related field and 4–5 years of payroll/tax experience. FVTC offers comprehensive benefits and on-campus resources.