Workday Payroll/HRIS Analyst

Kforce has a client in Mesa, AZ that is seeking a Workday Payroll/HRIS Analyst. Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Workday Payroll/HRIS Analyst to serve as the functional owner of payroll-related systems, including payroll, time tracking, and absence management modules. This role is responsible for system configuration, ongoing administration, reporting, and continuous process improvement to support accurate and efficient payroll operations. The ideal candidate will partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure system integrity, compliance, and an optimal user experience. Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and enhance Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules
• Configure earnings, deductions, pay groups, time codes, accruals, and payroll policies
• Maintain business processes, security roles, and system configurations
• Monitor and support inbound/outbound integrations to ensure data accuracy and system performance
• Support payroll processing through audits, validations, and issue resolution
• Ensure data integrity via reconciliations and variance analysis
• Maintain documentation to support audits and internal controls
• Stay current on regulatory changes impacting payroll and timekeeping
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards related to payroll, time, and absence
• Partner with finance teams to support labor costing and general ledger alignment
• Provide insights and analytics to support workforce and operational decisions
• Translate business requirements into scalable system solutions
• Participate in testing cycles including unit testing, regression, and UAT
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve system efficiency
• Support system updates, releases, and ongoing enhancements
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll
• Experience supporting Time Tracking and Absence modules preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and regulations
• Experience with system audits, controls, and data validation
• Proficiency in Workday reporting (Advanced, Matrix, or Composite reports preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and functional teams

• Workday certification(s)
• Experience with Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio)
• Exposure to financial reporting or labor costing processes