Workday HRIS Analyst - Payroll

Job Title: Workday HRIS Analyst - Payroll

Location: Milwaukee, WI Hybrid

Assignment: Full-time

Position Overview

The Workday HRIS Analyst (Payroll) will support and maintain Workday Payroll configurations, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance across a complex, union-heavy environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining payroll integrity while supporting ongoing system updates and business changes.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and maintain Workday Payroll, including earnings, deductions, and payroll processes

Support payroll-related system updates tied to union agreements and regulatory requirements

Troubleshoot payroll system issues and perform root cause analysis

Partner with Payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate and timely processing

Support integrations related to payroll (e.g., benefits, 401k, external vendors like Fidelity)

Assist with testing for payroll changes, releases, and enhancements

Ensure data accuracy across payroll, time, and benefits systems

Participate in audit and compliance activities related to payroll data

Qualifications

3+ years of Workday Payroll experience

Strong understanding of payroll processes and system configuration

Experience working in complex payroll environments (multi-state, union preferred)

Experience supporting payroll integrations and downstream systems

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Preferred

Experience supporting union-based payroll configurations

Exposure to benefits/payroll integrations (e.g., 401k, vendors)

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $95000.00/Yearly.