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# Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking Configuration Application Analyst

- **Company:** Workday, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,200 - $187,800
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Scrum Methodology, Product Software Implementation Methods, System Testing, Time Tracking Software, Workday Financials, AI Platforms, Workday Payroll, Workday
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/payroll-absence-time-tracking-configuration-applications-analyst-workday-9740884

## About the Role

* 5+ years of professional experience in business consulting, IT implementation, or customer support implementing Workday.
 * 5+ years of Workday Configuration & Implementation of Workday Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking
 * 5+ years of experience with the Workday enterprise platform.
 * 5+ years of experience with US and Canadian Payroll along with International Payroll process and policies.

Other Qualifications:

 * Experience with multiple HCM, payroll and/or financial applications
 * Ability to identify process gaps and provide improvements.
 * Demonstrated interpersonal and presentation skills.
 * Experience working with agile / scrum methodologies.
 * Able to multi-task and thrives in a fast-paced environment with a high rate of change.

## Description

We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to
inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team
The Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking Configuration Application Analyst will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of Workday's payroll solution internally at the company. You will provide Workday product and implementation expertise to their business partners. You will work with their internal customers to understand their business requirements and help configure and test the Workday solution. You will provide day to day systems support to the business partners., * Support Implementation & Configuration Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking product suite

 * Work closely with business partners to understand business processes, goals and gaps.
 * Drive the planning, prioritization, design, development and deployment of new projects & system enhancements.
 * Responsible for understanding business requirements, configuring the Workday Financials product and creating documentation as needed
 * Leverage business knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for process improvements.
 * Participate in the change management and go live support processes.
 * Facilitate review sessions with functional owners, subject matter experts and end-user representatives.
 * Coordinate and perform system testing to ensure requirements are met. Work closely with project team during user acceptance testing (UAT); including tracking issues through to resolution and securing end user acceptance signoff.
 * Assist the integration team in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and benefit providers, payroll systems and other 3rd party/custom solutions.