Workday Analyst

System One; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Knoxville, TN, with opportunities in Columbia SC or Lafayette LA or Birmingham AL, seeks a Workday Analyst to manage payroll processing, reporting and data analysis in a hybrid environment.

You will collaborate with Payroll, HR, Accounting, Tax, Legal and Technology teams, support Workday payroll administration, audits, and cycle management, and ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in payroll operations, HRIS, or Workday Payroll.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and/or Workday Time Tracking.
• Strong understanding of payroll operations, controls, and compliance.
• Experience producing payroll reports and audit data.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing, reporting, and data analysis within a large enterprise environment
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Technology teams and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll execution and compliance
• Support Workday payroll administration, issue resolution, audit support, and configuration validation
• Maintain operational continuity while ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Assist in payroll cycle management, including biweekly payrolls, off-cycle payrolls, and year-end activities

Skills

Payroll operations

Workday Payroll

Workday Time Tracking

HRIS systems

Excel

Data analysis

Audit and compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

HRIS (general)

Job description

Job Title: Workday Analyst

Location: Knoxville, TN, Columbia SC or Lafayette, LA or Birmingham, AL

Type: Permanent Full Time

Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing, reporting, and data analysis within a large enterprise environment
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, HR, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Technology teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll execution and compliance
• Support Workday payroll administration, issue resolution, audit support, and configuration validation
• Maintain operational continuity while ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Assist in payroll cycle management, including biweekly payrolls, off-cycle payrolls, and year-end activities

Requirements

• 5+ years supporting payroll operations, HRIS systems, or Workday Payroll environments
• Hands-on experience supporting Workday Payroll and/or Workday Time Tracking
• Strong understanding of payroll operations, controls, and compliance processes
• Experience producing payroll reports, employee compensation extracts, and audit data
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll and time tracking issues within an HRIS environment
• Proficient in Excel and payroll data analysis
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, operational controls, and process consistency
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and issue remediation activities is preferred
• Exposure to large enterprise or highly regulated settings is highly desirable
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field preferred

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.