Senior PX Payroll Analyst (Workday)

Type

Full Time

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our People Experience (PX) team leads PowerSchool’s human-resources function, equipping and encouraging PowerSchoolers to reach their potential while driving business results. The PX team manages the organization’s global workforce infrastructure; supports the overall employee experience; and attracts, develops, and retains talent.

The Sr. Workday Payroll Analyst will support the implementation and ongoing administration of the global Workday Payroll and Time Tracking modules, including configuration, reporting, and integrations. This role will partner closely with Payroll, Total Rewards, IT, and vendors to ensure accurate data, effective system design, and overall system readiness and successful deployment for all regions including North America and India.

The analyst will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders, implementation consultants, and technical teams, gathering requirements, configuring solutions, and producing clear documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Support the design and configure global Workday Payroll and Time Keeping rules and business processes in partnership with implementation consultants, Payroll, Total Rewards, IT, and external vendors.

• Own Payroll and Time Tracking system readiness by identifying risks, validating configurations and integrations, and ensuring all prerequisites are met to support on-time go-live.
• Configure and support Workday Payroll and Time Tracking processes in alignment with defined design standards and global requirements.
• Support data and process migration from UKG and other legacy systems, including data mapping, workbook completion, open enrollment design, and cutover execution.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex Payroll and Time Tracking configuration, troubleshooting, and production support issues.
• Execute and support testing activities, including unit testing, end-to-end testing, release validation, and post-deployment stabilization.
• Ensure adherence to Workday operational standards, including environment management, change control, testing protocols, and incident management.
• Maintain accurate, region-specific documentation for Payroll and Time Tracking configurations, processes, and user guidance.
• Gather requirements from Payroll stakeholders, assess business needs, analyze system impacts, and translate requirements into functional solutions.
• Support Payroll-related integrations and reporting, including requirements gathering, testing, migration, and documentation.
• Provide operational support for key activities and Workday releases.
• Collaborate with vendors and consultants to resolve issues, support implementations, and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Develop and maintain user-facing documentation and training materials to support adoption and ongoing use of Workday Payroll and Time Tracking.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, or owning Workday’s Payroll and Time Tracking SKUs on a global scale
• Demonstrated experience in migrating Payroll and Time Tracking administration from legacy HR systems (e.g., UKG/Kronos, PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, ADP) to Workday or equivalent multisystem consolidations is preferred
• Proven track record partnering with Finance, Total Rewards, and IT leadership to translate Payroll and Time Tracking administration and requirements into scalable system designs and roadmaps
• Basic project management
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and security protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday implementation experience
• Excellent verbal and written communicational skills, with ability to summarize system gaps and opportunities to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $82,200 - $102,800 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.

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