Job Information
Aston Carter Workday Payroll Implementation Analyst in Boston, Massachusetts
Workday Payroll Implementation Analyst
Location: Boston, MA (Remote/On-site as applicable)
Industry: Healthcare
Seeking a Workday Payroll Implementation Analyst with strong end-to-end implementation experience to support key Payroll initiatives. This is a hands-on, functional role focused on supporting the Workday Payroll system from design through go-live and post-implementation support.
In this role, you will partner closely with business stakeholders and payroll leadership to configure, test, and continuously improve the Workday Payroll platform.
What You’ll Do
Lead full-cycle implementations of the Workday Payroll system
Configure payroll elements including earnings, deductions, taxes, and time tracking rules
Serve as a functional payroll expert, ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and overtime requirements
Own testing activities including test script development, UAT execution, and defect resolution
Translate business requirements into functional designs and system configurations
Manage system changes and enhancements from intake through deployment
Partner closely with the Payroll Lead to deliver scalable, compliant solutions
Support reporting, documentation, and end-user training initiatives
Required Skills & Experience
Workday Payroll experience, with exposure to Time Tracking and/or UKG Dimensions
Proven full-cycle implementation experience
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, including taxes, wage & hour, and overtime
Hands-on experience with UAT, test scripts, and defect resolution
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across stakeholders
Qualifications
4+ years of Workday Payroll or Time & Attendance implementation experience
Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end payroll implementations
Strong functional expertise beyond technical configuration
Experience working directly with business and Payroll stakeholders
Healthcare or similarly regulated industry experience preferred
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.