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THE POSITION
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FanDuel is looking for an HR Technology Senior Analyst - Payroll to help optimize and support our global Workday ecosystem, with a primary focus on Payroll. As the Workday Payroll subject matter expert, you'll partner closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Technology teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient payroll technology solutions while supporting employees across multiple countries.

This role combines deep functional and technical expertise in Workday Payroll with experience across the broader Workday platform. You will lead system configuration, enhancements, production support, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring payroll operations remain accurate, compliant, and optimized. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the evolution of FanDuel's HR technology landscape while partnering with global stakeholders to deliver exceptional employee experiences.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Serve as the primary HR Technology subject matter expert for Workday Payroll, providing configuration, production support, enhancements, and ongoing optimization.
• Partner with Payroll teams supporting the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors, to deliver scalable and compliant payroll technology solutions.
• Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Payroll, Absence, Benefits, and HCM, ensuring system configurations align with business requirements and evolving regulatory needs.
• Lead the configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday releases, enhancements, and new functionality across Payroll and related Workday modules.
• Support payroll operations by troubleshooting complex Workday issues, resolving production incidents, and performing root cause analysis to implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions that improve operational efficiency and the employee experience.
• Manage inbound production support requests and prioritize enhancements across Payroll, Absence, Benefits, and HCM.
• Coordinate system testing activities, including regression testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), parallel payroll testing, and release validation.
• Develop and support integrations between Workday and payroll, timekeeping, benefits, finance, and third-party vendor systems.
• Build reports, dashboards, and data audits to support payroll accuracy, compliance, operational decision-making, and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, standardize system configurations, and improve operational efficiency across the HR technology landscape.
• Create and maintain functional documentation, configuration workbooks, process flows, and knowledge articles to support system governance and operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations, internal controls, security standards, and data privacy requirements across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
• Partner with HR Technology and Payroll leadership to develop and execute the Workday roadmap, recommend best practices, and continuously improve HR technology capabilities.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to cross-functional HR technology initiatives and enterprise Workday projects.

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience supporting Workday Payroll in an HR Technology, HRIS, or Payroll Systems role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise configuring and supporting Workday Payroll is required.
• Hands-on configuration experience with Workday Absence, Benefits, and HCM is required.
• Direct experience supporting payroll operations in both the United States and Canada is required.
• Experience supporting United Kingdom payroll is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting Workday business processes, security, reporting, calculated fields, EIBs, and system integrations.
• Experience leading Workday releases, feature adoption, testing, and production support activities.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and payroll business processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting integrations between Workday and payroll, benefits, finance, timekeeping, and third-party applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across HR, Payroll, Finance, Technology, and external vendors.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, global organization supporting multiple business units.
• Knowledge of sports and/or experience working within a highly regulated industry is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Pro certification(s), particularly Payroll.
• Experience supporting additional global payroll operations beyond North America and the United Kingdom.
• Experience with Workday Studio, Core Connectors, APIs, or other integration technologies.
• Experience supporting Workday Time Tracking or other adjacent Workday modules.

Don't check every box? That's okay! We encourage you to apply if you feel your experience is closely aligned with this opportunity and you're excited to learn and grow with us.

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America's #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry's unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.  

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company's affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, "We are One Team!". As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com.

The applicable salary range for this position is $94,000 - $125,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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