Workday Payroll And People Operations Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Workday Payroll And People Operations Analyst (Fintech): Processing and auditing multi-state payroll across a growing fintech workforce with an accent on Workday Payroll, tax compliance, reconciliation, and accurate deadline-driven execution. Focus on integrating AI-enabled payroll tools, resolving complex discrepancies, and improving scalable People Operations workflows.

Location: Remote within the United States, with a preference for candidates working Mountain or Central time zones.

Company

hirify.global provides in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions and operates as a subsidiary of PROG Holdings, a fintech holding company.

What you will do

• Process regular and off-cycle multi-state payroll in Workday and reconcile data before each cycle.
• Audit payroll results, execute tax deposits through Workday and ADP SmartCompliance, and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor payroll tax thresholds, deadlines, equity transaction settlements, and year-end activities including W-2 and ACA reporting.
• Prepare payroll documentation for audits and regulatory inquiries while maintaining compliant records.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Total Rewards on compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and leave processing.
• Improve People Operations processes through documentation, Workday enhancements, automation, and AI-enabled tools.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, ideally in a multi-state environment.
• Required hands-on experience with Workday Payroll.
• Working knowledge of ADP SmartCompliance, federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, IRS deposit rules, and Form 941 reconciliation.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, communication, and deadline-management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience or demonstrated interest in using AI tools, automation, prompts, and system capabilities to improve workflows.
• Must be able to work remotely from within the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with equity or stock-based payroll.
• CPP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative environment focused on accuracy, innovation, and continuous development.
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time.
• Employee resource groups, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, and charitable gift matching.
• Job-required equipment and services provided.