Senior Workday Payroll Analyst

Jobs › Burlington, MA › Senior Workday Payroll Analyst Robert Half Senior Workday Payroll Analyst Burlington, MA Apply Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Workday Payroll Analyst to support a contract engagement based in Bedford, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can take ownership of key Workday payroll initiatives, contribute to validation efforts, and produce practical end-user documentation that improves adoption. The position will partner with stakeholders to strengthen payroll-related processes, help drive project execution, and support successful delivery within a complex Workday environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Workday payroll activities by advancing project deliverables, resolving open items, and keeping assigned work on track for timely completion.
• Support testing efforts by coordinating scenarios, documenting results, identifying defects, and working with partners to address issues efficiently.
• Create clear job aids, user guides, and training materials that help employees and business teams use Workday payroll processes effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, finance, and ERP teams to align payroll functionality with business needs.
• Contribute to rollout planning by organizing key activities, tracking readiness, and helping ensure a smooth deployment approach.
• Provide functional guidance on Workday payroll, integrations, and related system processes to improve accuracy and operational consistency.
• Analyze payroll workflows and recommend practical enhancements that strengthen process performance and user experience.
• Assist with Workday-related documentation and knowledge transfer so teams are prepared to support ongoing operations after implementation milestones. Requirements
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Workday, including strong expertise in Workday Payroll.
• Demonstrated background supporting Workday implementation or enhancement projects in a lead or senior analyst capacity.
• Experience executing test planning and test support activities, including issue tracking and validation of system outcomes.
• Ability to develop training content, process documentation, and job aids for business and end-user audiences.
• Working knowledge of Workday integrations, HRIS processes, and related ERP or financial system environments.
• Familiarity with Workday Financial Management, Workday ERP, or adjacent enterprise platforms is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams.

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