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Location Portland, Oregon Type Contract Post Date 10/16/2026 Description Job Id: 73509 Workday HCM Payroll Analyst Our client is seeking a Workday HCM Payroll Analyst to join a mid-stage implementation and help carry it across the finish line. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for a detail-driven professional who takes pride in getting the work done right. If you thrive on independent, behind-the-scenes work that keeps a major transformation moving, this is a great opportunity. This role is on-site in Portland, Oregon. Workday HCM Payroll Analyst Responsibilities • Extract, clean, and transform employee, compensation, and payroll data from legacy systems. • Map legacy fields to Workday HCM data templates and validate demographic, benefits, and job profile data. • Run iterative data loads and support parallel payroll testing. • Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) ahead of the upcoming go-live phases. • Digitize records and reconcile and organize files within SharePoint Workday HCM Payroll Analyst Qualifications • Required hands-on experience with Workday data migration and implementation, including templates such as EIB and iLoad. • Strong payroll and HRIS experience, with ADP familiarity a plus. • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and macros. • Exceptional attention to detail, with a talent for catching small errors in large data sets. • Self-directed and reliable, able to manage tasks independently and communicate roadblocks clearly. Compensation: (DOE) VanderHouwen Contractors Enjoy Exceptional Benefit Perks! As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future. Meet VanderHouwen What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we’re in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies’ staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals. VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career! VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. • Senior Finance Manager 10/15/2026 • Project Accountant 09/17/2026 • Accounting Manager 10/15/2026 • VP of Finance and Operations 10/14/2026 • Payroll Specialist 07/29/2026 • Senior Accountant 10/14/2026 • Senior Tax Manager (Manufacturing) 10/15/2026 • Project Controller (Construction) 09/23/2026 • Accounting Assistant (Part-Time) 10/16/2026 • Chief Financial Officer 09/28/2026 Apply Now Thank you for your interest in applying for this position! Please fill out the fields below. Your profile will be reviewed with the rest of the applicants. Newsletter Signup Close Manage Consent We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage. You can accept or decline, but some features may not work properly without consent. Functional Functional Always active We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage. You can accept or decline, but some features may not work properly without consent. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. • Manage options • Manage services • Manage {vendor_count} vendors • Read more about these purposes Accept Deny View preferences Save preferences View preferences • {title} • {title} • {title} -

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Portland, Oregon
Job Id: 73509
Workday HCM Payroll Analyst
This role is on-site in Portland, Oregon.
Workday HCM Payroll Analyst Responsibilities
Extract, clean, and transform employee, compensation, and payroll data from legacy systems.
Map legacy fields to Workday HCM data templates and validate demographic, benefits, and job profile data.
Run iterative data loads and support parallel payroll testing.
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) ahead of the upcoming go-live phases.
Digitize records and reconcile and organize files within SharePoint
Workday HCM Payroll Analyst Qualifications
Required hands-on experience with Workday data migration and implementation, including templates such as EIB and iLoad.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and macros.
Exceptional attention to detail, with a talent for catching small errors in large data sets.
Self-directed and reliable, able to manage tasks independently and communicate roadblocks clearly.
Compensation: (DOE)
VanderHouwen Contractors Enjoy Exceptional Benefit Perks!
Meet VanderHouwen
Senior Finance Manager
Project Accountant
Accounting Manager
VP of Finance and Operations
Payroll Specialist

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Strong payroll and HRIS experience, with ADP familiarity a plus.

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

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