Senior Workday Payroll Analyst

Federal Reserve System; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical benefits

Pension and 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer leave

Onsite amenities that make working

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking a Payroll Technical Analyst to partner with cross-functional teams, drive Workday payroll solutions, and lead UAT efforts. The role emphasizes business-technology collaboration, requirements documentation, and ongoing process improvement.

You will analyze payroll data, monitor outcomes, and apply knowledge of SOX controls and Excel to optimize payroll processes. This on-site role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in payroll technology.
• Strong working knowledge of Workday payroll.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience documenting business requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, liaising between technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading UAT processes, including test planning and execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Familiarity with internal control standards (SOX).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver payroll solutions aligned with business requirements and priorities.
• Define business problems, document requirements, and align with technology teams on outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams.
• Lead the UAT process with test scenarios and result communication.
• Review payroll processes and implement improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay current on Workday features and releases and assess impacts.
• Analyze incident data to identify trends and root causes, and recommend resolutions.
• Monitor system performance and payroll outcomes to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Workday Payroll

UAT Leadership

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder Communication

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SOX familiarity

Job description

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking a Payroll Technical Analyst to partner with cross-functional teams, drive Workday payroll solutions, and lead UAT efforts. The role emphasizes business-technology collaboration, requirements documentation, and ongoing process improvement.

You will analyze payroll data, monitor outcomes, and apply knowledge of SOX controls and Excel to optimize payroll processes. This on-site role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.