We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Systems Analyst with expertise in Workday Payroll (Americas), Compensation and/or Time Tracking. This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of Workday solutions to support HR, Payroll, and Time-related processes. The analyst will collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to optimize system functionalities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with regional regulations.

Required

1. 5+ years of Workday experience with a focus on Payroll as well as Compensation and/or Time Tracking.
2. Strong knowledge of Workday configuration, business process design, and reporting.
3. Experience supporting Americas payroll regulations (U.S., Canada, LATAM) and compliance requirements.
4. Hands-on experience with Workday EIBs, calculated fields, condition rules, and security configuration.
5. Ability to troubleshoot system issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions.
6. Possess in-depth knowledge of Workday Payroll, Compensation, and/or Time-related modules, with experience in designing and executing payroll tests.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in Workday reporting tools and data extraction, manipulation, and visualization techniques.
8. Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
9. Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings.
10. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
11. Take a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, along with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred

1. Workday Absence, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, or Expenses experience.
2. Familiarity with third-party payroll integrations (e.g. Safeguard) is a plus.
3. Workday certifications in Payroll, Compensation /or Time Tracking are a plus.
4. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
5. Experience working in a multi-country, multinational organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

How you will create an impact

Workday System Administration & Configuration: Configure, test, and maintain Workday Payroll, Compensation and/or Time Tracking modules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with business and regulatory requirements. Partner with key stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system enhancements, integrations, and reports. Manage system updates, including Workday semi-annual releases, evaluating impact and implementing necessary changes. Develop and maintain business process workflows, security roles, and notifications in Workday.

Payroll, Compensation and/or Time Tracking Support: Act as a functional lead for Workday Payroll, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with tax and labor laws. Configure and troubleshoot Workday Time Tracking rules, accruals, and calculations across multiple countries globally. Support the configuration and administration of the Workday Compensation module globally. Work closely with Payroll and HR teams to support payroll audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution.

Testing Leadership: Lead and manage Payroll, Compensation and/or Time Tracking testing efforts, including the design and execution of test scenarios, scripts, and cases. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to validate payroll, absence and time calculations, and system functionality.

Data Integrity & Reporting: Develop custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer, and Calculated Fields, to support HR and Payroll operations as necessary. Conduct data audits to ensure integrity across payroll, compensation and/or time tracki