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$91,800 – $153,000
Listed on WaPo’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
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