Seasonal Workday Functional Analyst (Payroll & Benefits)

Peter Millar; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Millar is seeking a seasonal Workday Functional Analyst (Payroll & Benefits) to optimize the Workday platform and support Payroll and Benefits functionality. The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Payroll and Benefits, with a potential path to full-time based on performance.

On-site work is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in HR/IS or related field and 5+ years’ experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills to partner with HR, Payroll, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years of experience supporting Workday platform.
• Experience analyzing business processes and solving complex system issues.
• Strong Excel and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience configuring Workday business processes, security, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Workday Payroll & Benefits expert, supporting configuration and optimization.
• Analyze and resolve complex Workday issues impacting Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking and Absence.
• Design and maintain Workday reports and dashboards with SOPs for operations.
• Support Open Enrollment, year-end payroll activities, and benefit plan changes.
• Lead Workday enhancements and projects from requirements to validation.
• Provide backup HRIS administration and security maintenance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / IS / business related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories.

We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry.

The Workday Functional Analyst (Payroll & Benefits) is responsible for supporting the ongoing optimization, maintenance, and enhancement of Peter Millar’s Workday platform, with a primary focus on Payroll and Benefits functionality.

Working closely with the Sr. Manager, Payroll and Benefits, HRIS Manager, and HR teams, this role serves as the functional expert for the Workday Payroll and Benefits module, partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities for system optimization, resolve complex issues, implement new functionality, and improve business processes. Rather than performing routine payroll processing or day-to-day benefits administration, this position focuses on enhancing the technology, configuration, and workflows that support those functions.

The Workday Functional Analyst also serves as the primary backup to the HRIS Manager and contributes to broader HR technology initiatives including system enhancements, testing, reporting, integrations, security administration, and Workday roadmap planning.

This is a seasonal 3-month position with the potential to transition into a full-time role based on business needs and individual performance. While not required, we strongly prefer candidates who are able to work on-site and be actively involved with the team in person.

Essential Functions

Workday Payroll & Benefits Functional Support

• Serve as the functional Workday expert for Payroll and Benefits, supporting system configuration, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex Workday issues impacting Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, and related business processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions that improve system performance and reduce recurring issues.
• Support annual Open Enrollment, year-end payroll activities, and benefit plan changes through system configuration, testing, and validation.
• Design and maintain Workday reports and dashboards, including business processes, configuration decisions, testing results, and standard operating procedures that provide meaningful operational insights.

• Workday Optimization & HR Technology Projects
• Partner with the HRIS Manager to execute the Workday enhancement roadmap and prioritize system improvements.
• Support Workday enhancement projects from business requirements through implementation and post-production validation.
• Maintain the Workday issue and enhancement tracker, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate prioritization.
• HRIS Administration & Backup Support
• Serve as the primary backup to the HRIS Manager by supporting:
• Workday functional administration
• Security role maintenance and user provisioning
• Business process configuration
• Workday support case management
• Configuration documentation and knowledge management

Desired Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of experience supporting the Workday Platform.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing business processes and solving complex system issues.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Experience supporting Workday Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, or Absence.
• Experience configuring Workday business processes, security, and reporting.
• Experience supporting HRIS implementations, enhancements, or optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Workday integrations, EIBs, and third-party vendor interfaces.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience partnering with Payroll, Benefits, HR, and external vendors in a cross-functional environment.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Peter Millar & G/FORE are equal opportunity employers. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Both Peter Millar & G/FORE prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and they afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, genetic information, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Both Peter Millar & G/FORE comply with applicable state, county and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.