Senior Payroll Analyst (Workday Implementation & Systems Focus)

Bee Talent Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bee Talent Solutions client is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst with global payroll experience across at least two regions (AMER, APAC, EMEA, LATAM). The role requires hands-on Workday payroll integrations, including PICOF or PECI, and strong payroll testing capabilities.

The ideal candidate will coordinate quarter and year activities, collaborate with vendors and internal teams, and help implement a new third-party payroll system while building robust test scenarios and change-management plans.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of global payroll experience across at least two regions (AMER, APAC, EMEA, LATAM).
• Hands-on Workday payroll integrations (PICOF or PECI) and testing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll, time tracking, absence, and payroll taxes.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and internal teams for scoping and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quarter and year-end activities.
• Assist with implementing a new third-party payroll system and Workday integrations.
• Develop test scenarios and ensure they pass with downstream payroll impact.
• Create country-focused cutover plans and change management materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align timelines.

Skills

Global payroll

Workday integration

Payroll testing

Time tracking

Absence management

Payroll tax

Education

CPP Certification

Workday Certification

Tools

Workday PICOF

Workday PECI

Third-party payroll system

Job description

Our client is Seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst with global payroll experience across at least two regions (AMER, APAC, EMEA, or LATAM). Candidates must have hands-on experience with Workday payroll integrations, including PICOF or PECI, and payroll-related testing.

Key Responsibilities:

Scope & Geographic Coverage:

Assist with the coordination and completion of quarter and year activities

Systems:

• Assist with implementing the new third-party payroll system, including Workday integrations.
• Ability to build scope and requirements with third-party vendors and internal teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test scenarios are coordinated, completed, and passed successfully.
• Assist in creating a small, in-country focus group to support successful implementation in larger countries.
• Ensure cutover plans are clearly aligned and followed by the country.
• Assist with timeline and preparation of change management, including communications.

Process-Focus:

Ability to develop, implement, improve, and standardize global payroll processes, policies, and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

Payroll Experience:

Five+ years of global payroll experience in at least two of the following regions: AMER, APAC, EMEA, LATAM.

Workday Experience:

• Prior experience implementing or processing payroll with the PICOF or PECI integrations with Workday.
• Prior experience in testing scenarios with a downstream impact on payroll in Workday.

Payroll Proficiency:

Complete knowledge and full understanding of the area of payroll, time tracking, absence, and payroll tax disciplines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification
• Workday Certification

Benefits:

Bee Talent Solutions offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional details regarding eligibility and plan offerings will be provided during the interview and onboarding process.