Senior Workday Payroll, HCM Analyst

USAA

. Serve as a primary point of contact or advanced knowledge resource for HR business projects involving systems modification development, implementation and testing .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $93,770 - $179,240 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workday configuration, particularly in Core HCM and US Payroll, ensuring data integrity and compliance while leading complex HR business projects. Proven ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and deliver effective solutions in an enterprise environment.

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Workday ConfigurationHuman Capital Management (HCM)US Payroll OperationsEnd-to-End Testing CyclesWorkday Certifications

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Hard Skills

Core HCM ConfigurationUS Payroll ConfigurationCalculated FieldsCustom ReportsData Integrity MonitoringSystem Modification DevelopmentTroubleshootingSolution DesignRisk AssessmentCompliance Policies

Soft Skills

ConsultingFacilitationCoachingCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayWorkday AIHR SystemsData Reporting ToolsVendor Customer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Certifications

Industry Keywords

Human Capital ManagementPayroll SettlementCompensationBenefitsGeneral Ledger Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary point of contact or advanced knowledge resource for HR business projects involving systems modification development, implementation and testing
Provide internal solution consulting, research, analysis, solution design, troubleshooting and issue resolution within Workday
Assemble key participants and guides and facilitate cross-functional teams in strategy development and business solution implementation
Lead and facilitate complex HR business projects involving systems and/or business processes
Assess project and operational risks and develop mitigation plans
Guide working teams on escalated issues and development and delivery of work products
Research, analyze, troubleshoot and resolve system modification and data integrity issues
Perform hands-on Workday configuration across Core HCM and US Payroll
Lead functional testing, parallel runs and configuration validation for Workday feature releases, year-end tax updates and regulatory changes
Evaluate and test emerging Workday AI capabilities within enterprise governance frameworks
Notify stakeholders of issues and describe resolution plans
Ensure data quality and integrity by monitoring system output and validating interfaces and systems
Coach users to maximize system functionality and data output
Partner with vendor customer service to resolve system and data issues
Synthesize analyses, identify root causes and provide recommendations influencing business solutions
Partner with clients to document requirements, use cases, functional and configuration requirements, data/reporting requirements, test cases and integration requirements
Assess project scope, identify risks and provide solution options or recommendations for HR technology projects
Maintain current HR system and data practices to implement new ideas and improve operational effectiveness
Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored and controlled according to risk and compliance policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
6 years of Human Capital Management (HCM) application support and development experience, including system configuration in an enterprise environment, with direct ownership of systems analysis, solution design, and hands-on tenant configuration
In-depth functional knowledge of Core HCM, US Payroll operations and downstream impacts on Compensation, Benefits, and General Ledger Accounting
Direct hands-on Workday US Payroll configuration experience, including pay groups, earning and deduction codes, calculation rules, retro-pay processing, and payroll settlement
Direct hands-on Workday Core HCM configuration experience, including organizations, staffing models, business process definition/step configurations, condition rules, calculated fields and domain/BP policies
Proven experience executing end-to-end testing cycles, including semi-annual Workday Feature release validations, parallel payroll testing, and year-end tax and regulatory updates
Demonstrated proficiency building advanced Workday calculated fields and custom reports to support complex payroll logic and audit
Demonstrated success consulting directly with HR, Payroll and Accounting stakeholders to translate complex compliance and compensation policies into functional technical specifications
Proven ability to diagnose root causes across cross-functional integration touchpoints, evaluate configuration trade-offs, and deliver scalable production fixes for complex defect cycles
Proven track record supporting end-to-end US Payroll cycles, gross-to-net calculations, and payroll-to-accounting settlement in an enterprise environment
Direct experience configuring Workday Time Tracking or Absence Management alongside Payroll
Workday certifications
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must not require immigration support now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program with paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Various wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education assistance
Remote or hybrid flexibility may be available for active-duty military spouses, consistent with applicable policy and business needs