Workday Payroll Analyst – The Woodlands – #hybrid

Salary: Up to $120K + Benefits

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • High-visibility role within a growing shared services payroll team supporting multiple entities
  • Exposure to complex, multi-state payroll environments (U.S. + Puerto Rico)
  • Opportunity to be involved in Workday implementation and process improvements
  • Fast-paced, collaborative team with strong leadership and growth potential
  • Hands-on role with the ability to make an immediate impact on processes and compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and support high-volume, multi-state payroll across multiple entities
  • Manage payroll tax compliance, including multi-state withholding and filings
  • Handle state and local tax registrations and ongoing compliance monitoring
  • Support Workday payroll operations, including troubleshooting and system optimization
  • Assist with payroll system implementation, enhancements, and testing
  • Review and audit payroll data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processingd
  • Manage taxable benefits and imputed income (GTL, vehicle usage, bonuses, etc.)
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and Tax teams to resolve payroll issues quickly
  • Document processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state, high-volume environment
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax rules and compliance
  • Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll (required)
  • Experience with payroll tax registrations and filings
  • Understanding of taxable benefits and imputed income
  • Experience supporting or participating in payroll system implementations is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to $120K
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Opportunity to grow within a scaling organization and evolving payroll function

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