Sr Workday Payroll Analyst

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job is responsible for the design and configuration of Workday Payroll and managing Workday Payroll touchpoints with other Workday modules such as HCM Core, Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Financial Accounting, Banking & Settlement, etc. and non-Workday modules such as Kronos. Ensures system updates and enhancements are configured and tested through the development of system testing plans and analyzing and auditing test results. Assigns and audits Workday Payroll system security. Provides Workday system support and provides education to end users on system functionality and usage. Serves as subject matter expert in the functional area of payroll and assists leaders, key stakeholders, and members of Finance, HR, and IS to support business needs regarding system functionality, business processes, and reporting. Serves as Workday functional lead for system projects, partnerships, and acquisitions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in computer systems, data analytics, business or related field.

Work Experience

Required - 9 years’ experience in human resource/financial/payroll operations and multi-entity shared service department; or 5 years’ experience with a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred - 5 years of experience working with HCM systems such as Workday Payroll or other large ERP system, and large multi-jurisdictional timekeeping systems such as Kronos Workforce Central or Dimensions. 

Preferred - Experience with in-house healthcare, higher-ed system payroll, multi-entity, and working with 10,000+ employees.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in Workday Payroll and knowledge of payroll configuration in conjunction to HCM Core, Benefits, Compensation, Absence

• Proficient with Kronos other timekeeping systems to include Time Tracking, Time off Banks and Jurisdictional labor laws

• Knowledgeable in Financial Accounting/Reporting, GL Account Mapping, Banking & Settlement

• Knowledgeable in Labor Analytics and Report Generation/Presentation

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the required business processes

• Knowledge of payroll systems, payroll operations, and payroll transactions

• Ability to develop and create Workday reports and EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder)

• Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments and be comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking to strategies, practices, and problem-resolution

• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and interact with a variety of stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and with a team with a sense of urgency and use discretion on issues that may be sensitive or confidential in nature

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows-style applications, and learning new software as req