Sr. Payroll Analyst (Workday)

Summary of Job Description:

The Sr. Payroll Analyst (Workday) is responsible for implementation of the Workday Payroll system, ensuring effective payroll administration, data integrity and process efficiency. This position analyzes, administers, and troubleshoots the Workday Payroll system, working with accounting/finance and HRIS associates to identify appropriate enhancements, modifications, and corrections for process improvement. The Sr. Payroll Analyst collaborates with Accounting/Finance, IT, HRIS, and other stakeholders to support, maintain, and optimize our payroll accounting operations. This position compiles data analysis and research to help determine the efficacy and compliance of the company’s Workday Payroll technology and identify potential new enhancements.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Responsible for implementation of the Workday Payroll system, ensuring effective payroll administration, data integrity and HCM process efficiency. 
• Configure and manage the Workday payroll system according to organization needs, including setting up pay groups, earning codes, deduction codes, creating time entry templates and time calculations, year-end reporting, and other payroll elements.  
• Analyze and identify data integrity issues surrounding the payroll process and provides solutions. 
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll. 
• Help administer and ensure the overall integrity of payroll data in Workday.
• Compile data and write, analyze, and generate a variety of reports from Workday. 
• Complete analysis reports as needed for management that provide insights into payroll activities, tax deductions, and compliance issues. 
• This also includes custom reporting for specific needs and assisting in financial audit or budget reviews related to payroll. 
• Collaborate with Accounting/Finance, IT, HRIS, and other stakeholders to support, maintain, and optimize our payroll accounting operations.
• Lead projects related to payroll system implementations, updates, testing of new releases, or other payroll related initiatives. 
• Assist the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team with the development of system requirements, process designs, detailed business activities and data mapping to support the maintenance of the time clocks and payroll system. 
• Provide Workday Payroll subject matter expertise for day-to-day analysis, reconciliation, and processing. Assists in researching inquiries and providing professional customer service as well as discussing process improvements and potential enhancements.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background and experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in implementing and configuring Workday functionality.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Panda Strong since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re wanted here

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to blossom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and any other basis protected by the laws which apply where we operate. Panda provides accommodations for disabilities and religious observance purposes as required by law.

Pay Range P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.