Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.
As the Workday Principal Payroll Analyst,youwill report directly tothe SeniorPayrollManagerfocusingon cloud-based data-reporting operations that integrate and optimizeessentialpayrollfunctionsTake your Workday skills and career to the next level, mastering complex projects while expanding your leadership and advisory skills with a fast-growing team!
Responsibilities
Support payroll operations, reporting, compliance, and legal requests in partnership with the Senior Payroll Manager
Develop andmaintainWorkday payroll dashboards, reports, and analytics
Ensure payroll data accuracy through audits, validation, and data governance
Provide technical support for Workdaypayroll;resolve payroll, timekeeping, tax, and systemissues;recommendprocess improvements
Monitor payroll processes for cross-functional impacts and escalate recurring issues or training needs
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Partnerwithpayroll, HR, IT, and business stakeholders to define testing requirements, coordinate release readiness, andvalidatesystem changes
Serve as the liaison between functional and technical teams andmaintainWorkday documentation and training materials
Workday Testing & Release Management
Plan and execute testing for Workday configurations, enhancements, integrations, and biannual releases across HCM modules
Performfunctional, regression, user acceptance, and integration testing, including validation of external data interfaces
Manage test environmentsanddocument and track defects,validatefixes, and report testing results
Ensure testingcomplies withdata governance and audit requirements
Qualifications
2–5+ years of experience inpayroll,HRIS, QA testing, or HCM systems
Strong understanding ofpayroll compliance and Workdaypayrollprocessing
Experience with testing tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- … and much more.
We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.
KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Transform lives—including yours—with the nation’s leading provider of early childhood education and child care. We don’t just hold ourselves to the highest standards; we set new ones. Our accredited programs, talented teachers, and research-based curriculum empower children to explore their limitless potential while giving families the confidence they need to shine at home and work.
Explore opportunities across our family of brands—KinderCare® Learning Centers, Champions®, and Crème de la Crème®! We also offer child care solutions that organizations can add to employee benefit packages. And we partner with schools and entire districts to bring extended-day programs to their learning communities, including before- and after-school programs and seasonal break camps.
With over 37,000 teachers and staff across more than 2,400 locations in 40 states and Washington, D.C., there’s no limit to what you can achieve here and what we can achieve together. Think competitive, family-friendly benefits, professional development, generous paid time off, and a work-life balance that helps you thrive.
