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MathWorks is hiring a Payroll Business Systems Analyst to support and enhance their Workday Payroll platform. The role involves developing expertise in Workday Payroll, collaborating with Payroll, HR, HRIS, and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll operations, managing system changes, testing, reporting, and leading payroll-related initiatives.

Highlights

Develop and maintain deep knowledge of Workday Payroll and related modules including HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking.
Partner with Payroll, HR, and HRIS to translate business needs and regulatory requirements into system configurations.
Assess and test impacts of Workday releases, enhancements, and fixes.
Own and develop Workday Payroll reporting to support Payroll and HR Operations.
Lead payroll initiatives with project management responsibilities such as scope definition, approvals, and execution.
Participate in payroll reviews to identify anomalies and perform root-cause analysis.
Lead 401(k) annual discretionary match calculation and conduct financial, Workers’ Compensation, and 401(k) audits.
Maintain current knowledge of payroll and tax regulations and communicate updates to management.
Serve as backup for core payroll processing functions to maintain operational continuity.
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 6 years of professional experience (or equivalent), expertise in Workday, payroll processing, and payroll taxes.
Additional qualifications include strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of accounting concepts.

Payroll Business Systems Analyst Full Description

Payroll Business Systems Analyst

Team: Finance and Operations
Location: US-MA-Natick
Salary Range: $94,900 - $147,100

Job Summary

MathWorks uses Workday HCM and Payroll, along with several supporting modules, to manage payroll operations. We are seeking a Payroll Business Systems Analyst to support and evolve our Workday Payroll platform.

In this role, you will develop deep functional expertise in Workday Payroll and partner closely with Payroll, HR, HRIS, and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant, and well‑controlled payroll operations. You will play a key role in evaluating system changes, supporting ongoing releases, improving processes, and ensuring payroll data integrity.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain in‑depth knowledge of Workday Payroll, including configuration, reporting, and application support, as well as strong knowledge of HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking modules and their integrations with payroll.
Partner with Payroll, HR, and HRIS to translate evolving business needs and regulatory requirements into clear system requirements and configuration updates.
Assess the impact of weekly and semi‑annual Workday releases, enhancements, and fixes; develop and execute test plans and document results.
Own Workday Payroll reporting in support of Payroll and HROps, including requirements gathering, report design and development, design reviews, and iterative enhancements.
Collaborate with global stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Lead payroll‑related initiatives by defining scope, creating project charters, obtaining approvals, and executing agreed‑upon solutions, including configuration changes, impact assessment, testing, and change‑management communications.
Participate in bi‑weekly payroll reviews by identifying anomalies, escalating issues, and conducting root‑cause analysis as needed.
Lead the 401k annual discretionary match calculation, as well as the financial, Workers’ Compensation, and 401(k) plan audits.
Stay current with payroll and tax regulations and proactively communicate relevant changes and impacts to management.
Serve as a backup for core payroll processing activities to ensure continuity of operations.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
Workday
payroll processing
payroll taxes

Additional Qualifications

You must prioritize effectively to meet deadlines, maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and communicate clearly and confidentially with employees across the organization. This role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a strong customer‑service mindset.

Additional Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
6+ years of payroll experience, preferably in the high‑technology industry, including multi‑state payroll exposure
Experience with Workday HCM and Payroll including payroll configuration
Strong aptitude for systems thinking and process improvement
Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels, as well as vendors and government agencies
Strong documentation, audit trail, and controls mindset
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of accounting concepts, processes, and accrual‑based accounting

Original Job Description

Payroll Business Systems Analyst

Team: Finance and Operations
Location: US-MA-Natick
Salary Range: $94,900 - $147,100

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain in‑depth knowledge of Workday Payroll, including configuration, reporting, and application support, as well as strong knowledge of HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking modules and their integrations with payroll.
Partner with Payroll, HR, and HRIS to translate evolving business needs and regulatory requirements into clear system requirements and configuration updates.
Assess the impact of weekly and semi‑annual Workday releases, enhancements, and fixes; develop and execute test plans and document results.
Own Workday Payroll reporting in support of Payroll and HROps, including requirements gathering, report design and development, design reviews, and iterative enhancements.
Collaborate with global stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Lead payroll‑related initiatives by defining scope, creating project charters, obtaining approvals, and executing agreed‑upon solutions, including configuration changes, impact assessment, testing, and change‑management communications.
Participate in bi‑weekly payroll reviews by identifying anomalies, escalating issues, and conducting root‑cause analysis as needed.
Lead the 401k annual discretionary match calculation, as well as the financial, Workers’ Compensation, and 401(k) plan audits.
Stay current with payroll and tax regulations and proactively communicate relevant changes and impacts to management.
Serve as a backup for core payroll processing activities to ensure continuity of operations.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
Workday
payroll processing
payroll taxes

Additional Qualifications

Additional Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
6+ years of payroll experience, preferably in the high‑technology industry, including multi‑state payroll exposure
Experience with Workday HCM and Payroll including payroll configuration
Strong aptitude for systems thinking and process improvement
Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels, as well as vendors and government agencies
Strong documentation, audit trail, and controls mindset
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of accounting concepts, processes, and accrual‑based accounting

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