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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Workday Payroll Functional Analyst - **Company:** AdventHealth - **Location:** Altamonte Springs, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,699.0 - $155,694.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Hospital Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Conversion, Data Integrity, Operational Databases, PeopleSoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, Automated Data Processing (ADP), Test Scripts, Workday Payroll, People Soft, EIB, Workday PRISM Analytics, Workday, Legacy Systems - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3322514407&tx=KR5151FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Experience: 3+ years of hands-on configuration experience, specifically in Workday Payroll. * Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and regulations (multi-state experience is often required). * Technical Proficiency: Ability to build calculated fields, maintain security configurations, and manage EIBs. * Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, effective communication, and project management skills. Nice to Haves * Prior experience transitioning from legacy systems (like PeopleSoft or ADP) to Workday. * Workday Payroll certification. * Experience with Workday Prism Analytics. Ensures software integrity, security, effectiveness, and efficiency. Documents requirements, defines scope and objectives, and aligns systems with business strategies. Assists in creating and maintaining project plans, status reports, and checklists. Supports cross-team functional integration testing. Creates test scripts for applications and manages client project Open Issues List. Collaborates with technical and functional personnel and consultants to ensure timely task completion. Provides daily Payroll end-user support, troubleshooting production data issues. Conducts functional, unit, system, and end-user acceptance testing. Develops and implements plans for manual data conversion. Analyzes existing systems and payroll/accounting processes to improve productivity, quality, and software value (PeopleSoft HCM module). Manages risk, scope, and project planning, escalating issues as needed. Completes documentation for all software development life cycle phases. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Advanced knowledge of PeopleSoft for North America [Required] * Understands the interrelationships between modules: HCM HR, Benefits and Payroll for North America [Required] * PeopleSoft Query Manager [Required] * Demonstrates expertise in a wide variety of payroll concepts, practices, and procedures. [Required] * Excellent oral and written communication skills [Required] * Ability to be flexible, disciplined, a quick learner, team builder, and motivator [Required] * Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. [Required] * Ability to manage issues and projects to consistently meet timelines. [Required] * Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills particularly in reporting and consulting with all levels of leadership. [Required] * Ability to negotiate and communicate with relevant internal and external stakeholders. [Required] * Able to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously. [Required] * Advanced time management skills, disciplined, ability to multi task with attention to detail [Required] * Ability to work effectively with others [Required] * Strong organizational skills and a high level of integrity [Required] * Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and flexibility to work hours needed to meet deadlines [Required] * Understands financial statement relationships between balance sheet and income statement [Required] * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills [Required] * Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills [Required] * Must be adaptable and flexible to changes in priority and direction [Required] * Work in a team environment with little supervision [Required] * Ability to learn and operate new applications and systems [Required] * Thorough understanding of payroll/accounting/finance related concepts [Required] * Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft or other ERP financial systems (specifically Payroll/HR) [Preferred] Education: * Bachelor's [Required] * Master's [Preferred], * 4+ experience in related field [Required] * Experience in a large hospital, multi-hospital system, or healthcare field a plus [Preferred] * Experience in ERP environments [Preferred] * Experience in financial consolidations, financial reporting, month-end close and year-end close procedures [Preferred] * Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft [Preferred] * Previous experience with PeopleSoft FSCM, HCM/Payroll implementation projects [Preferred] * Previous project implementation experience [Preferred] ## Description * System Configuration: Designing and maintaining payroll rules, tax updates, and business processes. * Troubleshooting & Support: Resolving system issues and supporting post-implementation stabilization. * Data Integrity & Reporting: Developing reports, audits, and dashboards to ensure accurate payroll data. * Testing & Upgrades: Managing testing for biannual Workday releases and system enhancements. * Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with HR, Finance, and IT to align system functionality with business needs. ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [The Chief Joy Officer and Decoding Motivation@Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1501-the-chief-joy-officer-and-decoding-motivation-work) - [Building Organizations That Can Actually Adapt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100316-building-organizations-that-can-actually-adapt) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) - [Building Employee Experience Through Everyday Interactions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1763-building-employee-experience-through-everyday-interactions) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/232-software-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/234-frontend-developer-salary-in-south-africa)