Workday Data Auditor: Payroll & SOX Compliance

Hale International; Virginia; On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Hale International in Virginia is seeking a detail-oriented Workday Data Analyst to join the HRIS team. You will audit and validate Workday data, focusing on payroll, to ensure accuracy, integrity and SOX compliance.

The role offers opportunities to investigate discrepancies and drive data quality improvements. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of Workday experience, strong Excel skills, and a methodical, detail-driven approach.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on Workday experience.
• Experience with Workday data validation, reporting, auditing or reconciliation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Advanced Excel skills for large dataset analysis.
• Payroll data, SOX compliance or internal audit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular data audits within Workday to ensure data accuracy, integrity and completeness, focusing on payroll data.
• Identify and investigate data discrepancies, inconsistencies and potential configuration issues.
• Generate and analyze Workday audit reports to support SOX compliance.
• Support monthly and quarterly internal audits, including termination reports and user access reviews.
• Track and document data issues and resolutions, maintaining audit trails linked to Jira tickets.
• Work closely with the HRIS team to communicate findings and support data corrections.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality and streamline auditing processes.
• Expand Workday expertise and develop into other functional areas over time.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data governance

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

Hale International in Virginia is seeking a detail-oriented Workday Data Analyst to join the HRIS team. You will audit and validate Workday data, focusing on payroll, to ensure accuracy, integrity and SOX compliance.

The role offers opportunities to investigate discrepancies and drive data quality improvements. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of Workday experience, strong Excel skills, and a methodical, detail-driven approach.