Workday Payroll Business Analyst

Robert Half Management Resources is looking for a detail-oriented Workday Payroll Business Analyst to contribute to a major Workday Financials and Payroll implementation project for one of our clients on an interim basis. This position plays a vital role in transitioning complex payroll operations into a streamlined Workday environment, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations and union-specific requirements. As a long-term contract opportunity, this role offers the chance to collaborate across Payroll, Finance, and IT teams while addressing the unique operational needs of a healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain Workday Payroll settings, including earnings, deductions, taxes, pay groups, and complex workflows.
• Facilitate the migration of payroll data from legacy systems such as Lawson S3, PeopleSoft, and Dayforce into Workday.
• Lead requirements gathering, document system configurations, and oversee user acceptance testing and parallel testing cycles.
• Develop and manage integrations using Workday EIBs and other tools, while generating advanced reports to support data reconciliation.
• Map payroll processes to the general ledger and ensure accuracy in financial reconciliations and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state taxation laws, garnishment rules, and retro-pay policies.
• Address unique healthcare workforce needs, including union rules, shift differentials, and 24/7 operational requirements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot payroll interfaces, ensuring seamless data flow across systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align payroll processes with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.