# Payroll Workday Lead

Hiring organization: [WaPo](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/wapo)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0328a791-bde7-4a20-9e8d-9a39edf48f33

Listed on WaPo's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
- Salary: 91800 – 153000 USD per year

## Summary

Lead the modernization of payroll operations for a major news organization using Workday and automation technologies. This role suits experienced payroll professionals who want to move beyond routine processing to strategically redesign systems and drive efficiency across an enterprise.

_Our summary, not WaPo's wording._

## Skills named

ADP, Data Analysis, Payroll Reporting, Spreadsheet Software

## Required

- 10+ years progressive payroll experience
- 5+ years leading payroll operations
- 5+ years Workday Payroll experience including configuration and integrations
- Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll compliance
- Ability to analyze data and drive process improvements
- Communication and collaboration across HR, Finance, and Benefits
- Performance management and goal-setting experience

## Nice to have

- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
- Workday Payroll Certification
- Experience with AI and machine learning tools for payroll optimization

Apply on WaPo's site: https://washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/washingtonpostcareers/job/DC-Washington-TWP-Headquarters/Payroll-Lead_JR-90275679