Workday payroll support specialist
we are looking for a skilled hris analyst with hands-on experience in workday hcm and payroll, and a strong understanding of labor reporting and integrations with adp. This role is responsible for supporting payroll-related data processes, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and providing actionable labor analytics across the organization in mexico.
key responsibilities:
* maintain and support workday hcm and payroll configurations for the mexico region.
* collaborate with payroll and hr teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing via adp.
* develop, manage, and distribute labor cost and headcount reports, using workday and adp data.
* troubleshoot payroll and labor data issues by auditing data flows between workday and adp systems.
* build and maintain custom workday reports (raas, advanced, matrix) to support labor analytics.
* ensure compliance with mexican payroll and labor regulations, including statutory reporting.
* partner with finance and hr leadership to analyze workforce trends, labor cost drivers, and compliance metrics.
* participate in payroll calendar planning, audits, year-end activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* assist in workday testing, upgrades, and new feature rollouts related to hcm and payroll.
qualifications:
* bachelor’s degree in human resources, it, business administration, finance, or related field.
* 2+ years of experience working with workday hcm and payroll, preferably for the mexico region.
* experience working with or integrating to adp (globalview, adp streamline, or equivalent).
* strong reporting and analytical skills – proficiency with workday reporting and excel (pivot tables, lookups).
* solid knowledge of mexican payroll practices, tax requirements, and labor cost structures.
* fluent in spanish and english (written and verbal).
* strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
* ability to work with confidential payroll and hr data with discretion.
* familiarity with labor cost accounting or cost center reporting.
* experience supporting a manufacturing or hourly workforce.
* exposure to power bi, tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
* background and experience : extensive experience in tress systems and legacy payroll, as well as working with payroll vendor adp.
* bilingual (english and spanish).
preferred qualifications:
* workday certifications in hcm or payroll.