Senior Workday Analyst - Payroll, HCM & Analytics (Remote)

Gusto; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity/RSUs

Job summary

Gusto is seeking an experienced L4 Workday Analyst to lead design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions powering HR and payroll. You will partner with People Team, IT, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, business-ready outcomes in a hybrid environment in Denver.

The role requires advanced Workday expertise, the ability to mentor others, and a track record of delivering complex, compliant Workday solutions across modules such as Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7 years of hands-on Workday analyst or configuration experience
• Advanced, wide-ranging knowledge of Workday security, business processes, reporting, and calculated fields; proven ability to independently determine methods and techniques on new, complex assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to work on complex, ambiguous issues requiring in-depth evaluation; exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches, with work reviewed upon completion rather than in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration of Workday modules (e.g., Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, Compensation) on complex business requirements.
• Architect and guide development of Workday Business Processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles; exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques on new assignments.
• Lead evaluation and adoption of new features with each Workday release; identify creative solutions and guide policy development for optimization across modules.
• Develop and own advanced, matrix, composite, and dashboard reports in Workday; apply in-depth analytical judgment to surface actionable workforce insights for senior stakeholders.
• Drive data quality and integrity standards across Workday and connected systems; provide in-depth analytical insights to inform workforce decisions and cross-functional planning.
• Own audit readiness through proactive reporting, documentation, and control frameworks; determine appropriate methods independently.
• Design and lead test strategies including test plans, scripts, and UAT coordination; exercise independent judgment in defining testing approaches and resolving complex issues.
• Lead regression and functional testing for biannual Workday releases; determine procedures and guide team approach to ensure quality and business continuity.
• Network with key contacts across functions; adapt communication style to diverse audiences and frequently advise others—including senior partners—on complex Workday matters, using persuasion and judgment to drive alignment.
• Provide expert-level Workday system support; independently diagnose and resolve complex issues, and develop scalable solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Mentor and upskill team members and key users on Workday functionality; act as an internal subject matter authority on system capabilities and best practices.

Skills

Workday security

Workday business processes

Workday reporting

Workday calculated fields

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Gusto is seeking an experienced L4 Workday Analyst to lead design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions powering HR and payroll. You will partner with People Team, IT, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, business-ready outcomes in a hybrid environment in Denver.

The role requires advanced Workday expertise, the ability to mentor others, and a track record of delivering complex, compliant Workday solutions across modules such as Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, and