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Whatnot

Senior Business Systems Analyst (Workday)

Whatnot, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Were re-defining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, were inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, were building the future of online marketplacestogether. From fashion, beauty, and electronics to rare collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone. And were just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, were looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce. Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Were re-defining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, were inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, were building the future of online marketplacestogether. From fashion, beauty, and electronics to rare collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone. And were just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, were looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce. Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, technically proficient, and highly motivated

Workday Payroll Lead

to join our team! In this role, you will collaborate closely with Payroll, People Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver an exceptional employee experience, from payroll processing to time tracking, while ensuring seamless system functionality and compliance with company policies and regulations.The ideal candidate will have strong internal customer support skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. You should bring hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and related systems, as well as the curiosity and adaptability to learn and implement new tools and features. As the Senior Business Systems Analyst, you will have the opportunity to: Lead configuration, maintenance and long term system strategy of Workday Payroll and Time Tracking.

Provide production support by triaging, resolving, and preventing system issues.

Maintain security role assignments to ensure compliance and system integrity.

Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve capabilities.

Conduct training sessions on new system updates and changes while providing ongoing support to ensure user adoption and understanding of system functionality.

Build customized reports to meet business and stakeholder needs.

Partner closely with senior & cross-functional partners to build and report on team OKRs and roadmap

Support and scale international payroll systems to ensure global compliance and operational efficiency.

Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles hubs. You

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? Weve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here. As our next Senior Business Systems Analyst you should have 5+ years of experience supporting and configuring Workday , with deep knowledge of Payroll and Time Tracking , plus: Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

A strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and change management processes related to SaaS tools.

Strong ability to connect the dots between processes, operations, and technical solutions, driving both tactical and strategic outcomes.

Detailed knowledge of core business processes related to the employee lifecycle ('hire to retire'), payroll, and total rewards, on a local and international basis.

Hands-on experience creating and scaling Workday security, access management, and compliance.

You take initiative to address challenges head-on, seeking solutions and driving results rather than waiting for others to act.

Passionate about assessing new features, making informed recommendations, and driving system enhancements that scale with the business.

Thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated success in fast-paced environments, building scalable systems and processes from scratch with minimal guidance.

A hands-on problem solver who values precision and can balance immediate needs with long-term strategic goals.

Compensation

$150,000/year to $175,000/year + benefits + equity The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity. Benefits

FlexibleTimeoffPolicyandCompany-wideHolidays(includingaspringandwinterbreak)

HealthInsuranceoptionsincludingMedical,Dental,Vision

WorkFromHomeSupport Homeofficesetupallowance

Monthlyallowanceforcellphoneandinternet

Carebenefits Monthlyallowanceforwellness

AnnualallowancetowardsChildcare

Lifetimebenefitforfamilyplanning,suchasadoptionorfertilityexpenses

Retirement;401kofferingforTraditionalandRothaccountsintheUS(employermatchupto4%ofbasesalary)andPensionplansinternationally

Monthlyallowancetodogfoodtheapp All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We're passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).

ParentalLeave 16weeksofpaidparentalleave+onemonthgradualreturntowork*companyleaveallowancesrunconcurrentlywithcountryleaverequirementswhichtakeprecedence.

EOE

WhatnotisproudtobeanEqualOpportunityEmployer.Wevaluediversity,andwedonotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,religion,color,nationalorigin,gender,sexualorientation,age,maritalstatus,veteranstatus,parentalstatus,disabilitystatus,oranyotherstatusprotectedbylocallaw.Webelievethatourworkisbetterandourcompanycultureisimprovedwhenweencourage,support,andrespectthedifferentskillsandexperiencesrepresentedwithinourworkforce. EOE

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr