The Senior Payroll Analyst provides Workday Payroll expertise, manages payroll-impacting configurations and change controls, and drives cross-functional process improvements that enhance efficiency, system reliability, and employee experience. Drive the cross-functional partnership with HR, HRIS and Finance to proactively identify, prioritize, and resolve payroll issues; establish clear ownership, timelines, and escalation paths; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions; track progress until resolution.