Senior Payroll HRIS Analyst

LaSalle Network has partnered with a leading innovator in the home products industry, headquartered in Deerfield, IL, seeking a Contract Senior Payroll HRIS Analyst to join their specialized HR operations team. This role serves as the technical backbone for payroll processing, bridging the gap between HR strategy and system configuration.

If you possess deep expertise in Workday configuration, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to drive process optimization within a supportive, hybrid work environment, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on enterprise-wide operations.

This position is a contract to hire opportunity with hourly rate starting between $45-$63/hr commensurate with experience. LaSalle Network contractors have the opportunity to enroll in benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. This position will follow a 3x a week in office schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Payroll, Accounting/Finance, and HR to gather and translate requirements for earnings, deductions, taxes, general ledger, and compliance
• Configure and maintain Workday Payroll (earnings/deductions, tax setup, payroll calendars, and GL mapping) to meet business and regulatory requirements
• Plan and execute testing (test payrolls, validation, and troubleshooting) to ensure accurate results and compliant processing
• Manage deployments and complex configuration changes, including business process updates, to support operational needs and legal/regulatory changes
• Document configurations, processes, and procedures to maintain an auditable record of system setup and changes
• Provide training and day-to-day support to payroll administrators and end users to ensure effective system adoption and issue resolution
• Monitor Workday Payroll releases and enhancements, assess impacts, and coordinate updates with Payroll, HRIS, and IT
• Create and maintain standard and ad hoc payroll reports, dashboards, and metrics in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Own payroll data governance and data integrity across Workday and downstream systems
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process and system optimizations that improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

REQUIRED SKILLSET

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience configuring and supporting Workday Payroll is required
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and regulations (tax calculations, earnings/deductions, and compliance), including integration points with absence/time tracking and compensation
• Working knowledge of federal wage and hour laws (FLSA) and multi-state compliance requirements
• Experience building Workday payroll reports from results data
• Advanced Excel skills and reporting/analysis tools to validate payroll results and support audits
• Communicate effectively and solve problems, including translating technical concepts for non-technical users with a customer service mindset
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting data governance, system optimization, and change management in an HRIS/payroll environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold data security practices

If you are interested in this Senior Payroll, HRIS Analyst role, Please apply today!

Thank You,
Arden Dyer

Recruiting Lead