Principal Workday Payroll Analyst - Remote Opportunity

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

We are seeking a Principal Workday Payroll Analyst who is passionate about cloud-based data-reporting operations that integrate and optimize the essential functions of Payroll. Take your Workday skills and career to the next level, mastering sophisticated projects while growing your leadership and advisory skills! This role reports directly to the Senior Manager of Payroll.

Responsibilities:

• Support all functions of the Payroll workstream, including regular and special payroll processes, year-end reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Research and resolve sophisticated Workday Payroll issues, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure process integrity.
• Monitor, evaluate, and recommend changes to optimize payroll processes, demonstrating technology updates and collaborator input.
• Develop and complete testing strategies, validate system configuration changes, and document Workday business process modifications.
• Partner with the Senior Payroll Tax Analyst, serve as a technical point of contact for functional areas, support subject matter experts, and advise management of recurring issues or training needs.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of payroll processes within Workday, including full-cycle payroll processing and settlements.
• Experience with payroll tax regulations, balancing W-2s, taxable wages, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Proven understanding of payroll policies, wage laws, and regulatory requirements to maintain compliance.
• Proficiency in using ADP Smart Compliance for payroll tax processing and compliance management.
• Ability to provide payroll-related mentorship to teams, ensuring standard processes while optimally communicating with collaborators.
• Strong analytical skills to identify payroll issues, recommend improvements and implement solutions.
  
  

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• … and much more.
  
  

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.