The Workday Analyst – Payroll and Time Tracking will support, maintain, and optimize our Workday HCM system with a focus on Payroll and Time Tracking modules. This role will partner with Payroll, HR, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate system configuration, testing, and data integrity, as well as to support ongoing enhancements and reporting needs.
This hybrid role is in Akron, OH
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Payroll and Time Tracking modules. Also includes supporting other time tracking systems such as Reflexis (Zebra).
- Configure and maintain Workday pay components, and time tracking rules.
- Partner with Payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support system upgrades, testing, and deployment of new Workday features and functionality.
- Troubleshoot payroll and time tracking issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain payroll and time-related reports and dashboards using Workday reporting tools.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with federal, state / provincial, and local payroll and timekeeping regulations for US and Canada.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements, system enhancements, and integrations with third-party vendors.
- Provide end-user support, documentation, and training on payroll and time tracking processes in Workday.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).3+ years of Workday HCM experience with a focus on Payroll and Time Tracking modules.Strong understanding of US and Canadian payroll processes, wage and hour compliance, and timekeeping practices.Experience with Workday configuration, calculated fields, EIBs, and reporting.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Canadian payroll and time tracking in Workday.Knowledge of integrations between Workday and payroll / timekeeping vendors.Workday Payroll and / or Time Tracking certification.Experience working in a multi-state, multi-entity organization.