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Job Description
Role:
Workday Payroll Operations Specialist Location:
Reston, VA (Hybrid)
Duration:
Long term Job Description Qualifications Required 4-10 years of payroll experience, including hands-on Workday Payroll experience supporting end-to-end payroll processing, on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis Strong Workday Payroll technical experience, including Report Writer, calculated fields, Time Tracking, Absence Management, payroll configuration, business processes, security roles, and domain access Experience troubleshooting Workday payroll calculation results, payroll input issues, retroactive pay, arrears, overpayments, worker data impacts, and payroll variances across payroll cycles Experience validating Workday payroll integrations and inbound/outbound data files, including error resolution, data mapping, file validation, and coordination with technical or vendor support teams Ability to develop test scenarios, execute payroll regression testing, document results, and validate configuration or system changes prior to production deployment Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, compliance requirements, audit expectations, and controlled payroll processing practices Advanced analytical and data analysis skills, including Excel or similar tools for large data sets, pivot tables, lookup formulas, data validation, reconciliations, and issue resolution Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, issue tracking, and documentation skills, including experience working with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, Jira or similar tools, and the ability to clearly document complex concepts and solutions Preferred Experience supporting general ledger payroll accounting files, payroll costing, bank files, third-party tax files, or other downstream payroll outputs Knowledge of release management, change control, and production support practices for Workday payroll configuration changes Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation Workday Payroll Certification Experience supporting payroll audits and SOX controls
