Are you a payroll professional who thrives in high-impact project environments and knows Workday Payroll inside and out? Do you enjoy solving complex payroll issues, validating data, and playing a key role in major system implementations? Hunter Hamilton is partnering with a respected organization seeking a Payroll Analyst to support a critical UKG to Workday payroll implementation . This is a hands-on, project-driven opportunity expected to run ASAP through October , with a hybrid schedule (approximately 2 days onsite in Oakbrook Terrace, IL ). If you're looking for a meaningful contract role where your expertise will directly influence a successful go-live, this is it. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Be part of a major payroll transformation project High-visibility role supporting a UKG to Workday conversion Competitive hourly pay with weekly paychecks Direct deposit Temporary health benefits available Hybrid flexibility: approximately 2 days onsite / 3 remote Opportunity to make an immediate impact through October What You'll Do Payroll Processing & Validation Support end-to-end payroll processing in Workday Payroll for multi-state employee populations Review and validate payroll inputs including: Time results Earnings and deductions Benefits Garnishments Retroactive payments Identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly Perform payroll reconciliations and balance validations Assist with employee payroll questions during transition and stabilization phases Workday Testing & Implementation Support Participate in: Unit Testing Integration Testing Parallel Payroll Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Execute test scenarios for: Earnings & deductions Retro pay / off-cycle payrolls Multi-state tax setup Time Tracking & Absence impacts Reconcile results between Workday and UKG Document defects, validation results, and testing outcomes Support issue resolution, retesting, cutover planning, and go-live readiness Assist with early production payroll cycles after launch Compliance & Documentation Maintain testing logs and payroll documentation Ensure payroll practices align with federal, state, and local regulations What We're Looking For Required 3+ years of payroll experience Hands-on Workday Payroll experience ( required ) Experience supporting Workday implementations, testing, or go-live stabilization Multi-state payroll processing experience Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage/hour compliance, and reconciliations Advanced Excel skills ( pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas ) Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven project setting Preferred Experience with UKG Pro / Ultipro / Dimensions / Ready Prior UKG Workday conversion experience Familiarity with Workday Time Tracking, Benefits, or Absence CPP or FPC certification #LI-JC4 The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs. About Us Hunter Hamilton is a high-performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers. Hunter Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hunter Hamilton offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.