Senior Workday Payroll Systems Analyst - AI-Driven

MWE; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Senior Payroll Systems Analyst to own Workday payroll configuration and related improvements. The role partners with HR, Accounting, and others to build scalable solutions and lead complex technical initiatives.

A minimum of five years in payroll systems is expected, with strong Workday expertise. The position supports a hybrid work model in the Washington, DC area, offering a competitive rewards package and opportunities to lead automation and AI-driven

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll systems experience with Workday Payroll configuration.
• Expertise in payroll calculation logic and tax setup.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical deliverables.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and root-cause troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and improve the Workday Payroll module end-to-end.
• Document payroll system configuration and change-control procedures.
• Lead testing and validation of payroll changes and releases.
• Monitor data integrity across HR, timekeeping, benefits, and inputs.
• Deliver payroll reporting and analysis to support compliance and business needs.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Payroll configuration

Tax configuration

Data analysis

Process automation

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Senior Payroll Systems Analyst to own Workday payroll configuration and related improvements. The role partners with HR, Accounting, and others to build scalable solutions and lead complex technical initiatives.

A minimum of five years in payroll systems is expected, with strong Workday expertise. The position supports a hybrid work model in the Washington, DC area, offering a competitive rewards package and opportunities to lead automation and AI-driven