Payroll and Time Tracking - Enterprise Applications Analyst

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Payroll Business Systems Analyst to support the Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking product suite and collaborate with business partners to understand processes and gaps.

You will drive design, configuration, testing, and documentation to enable successful deployments. The role requires extensive experience with the Workday platform and US/Canada payroll, with agile delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business consulting, IT implementation, or customer support implementing Workday.
• 5+ years of experience with the Workday enterprise platform.
• 5+ years of experience with US and Canadian Payroll along with International Payroll process and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking product suite
• Work closely with business partners to understand business processes, goals and gaps
• Drive the planning, prioritization, design, development and deployment of new projects & system enhancements
• Responsible for understanding business requirements, configuring the Workday Financials product and creating documentation as needed
• Leverage business knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for process improvements
• Participate in the change management and go live support processes
• Facilitate review sessions with functional owners, subject matter experts and end-user representatives
• Coordinate and perform system testing to ensure requirements are met
• Work closely with project team during user acceptance testing (UAT), including tracking issues through to resolution and securing end user acceptance signoff
• Assist the integration team in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and benefit providers, payroll systems and other 3rd party/custom solutions

Skills

Payroll

Workday platform

Business analysis

Stakeholder communication

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Workday HCM

Payroll

Time Tracking

Absence management

System testing

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

The Payroll and Time Tracking Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of Workday’s payroll solution internally at the company. The Payroll Business Systems Analyst will provide Workday product and implementation expertise to their business partners. The Payroll Business Systems Analyst will work with their internal customers to understand their business requirements and help configure and test the Workday solution. The Business Systems Analyst will provide day to day systems support to the business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking product suite
• Work closely with business partners to understand business processes, goals and gaps
• Drive the planning, prioritization, design, development and deployment of new projects & system enhancements
• Responsible for understanding business requirements, configuring the Workday Financials product and creating documentation as needed
• Leverage business knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for process improvements
• Participate in the change management and go live support processes
• Facilitate review sessions with functional owners, subject matter experts and end-user representatives
• Coordinate and perform system testing to ensure requirements are met
• Work closely with project team during user acceptance testing (UAT), including tracking issues through to resolution and securing end user acceptance signoff
• Assist the integration team in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and benefit providers, payroll systems and other 3rd party/custom solutions

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in business consulting, IT implementation, or customer support implementing Workday
• 5+ years of experience with the Workday enterprise platform
• 5+ years of experience with US and Canadian Payroll along with International Payroll process and policies

Other Qualifications

• Experience with multiple HCM, payroll and/or financial applications
• Ability to identify process gaps and provide improvements
• Demonstrated interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience working with agile / scrum methodologies
• Able to multi-task and thrives in a fast-paced environment with a high rate of change

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $125,200 USD - $187,800 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $105,700 USD - $187,800 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email [e-mail], as far in advance as possible.

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