Payroll Specialist (Workday) Job at Robert Half (Auburn)

Certified Payroll Specialist (Workday / Implementation Experience)

We are seeking a detail oriented Certified Payroll Specialist with hands on expe...

Location

United States , Long Beach

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Recent experience in certified payroll processing, preferably in construction, public works, or government contracting environments
Hands on experience with Workday Payroll or Workday HCM strongly preferred
Experience supporting Workday implementation, configuration, or system enhancement projects highly preferred
Strong understanding of prevailing wage laws and certified payroll compliance requirements
High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple payroll cycles simultaneously
Strong communication skills for working with internal teams and external auditors or agencies

Job Responsibility

Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements
Ensure accuracy of timekeeping, wage calculations, fringe benefits, and job classifications
Work within Workday to process payroll data, troubleshoot issues, and support system functionality
Assist with Workday implementation, upgrades, testing, and post go live stabilization efforts
Partner with HR, Finance, and Project Management teams to ensure payroll compliance and system alignment
Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Maintain audit ready documentation for all certified payroll submissions
Support reporting requests related to labor compliance and project based payroll tracking

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Workday Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented payroll specialist with strong Workday expe...

Location

United States , Milwaukee

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hands-on experience administering payroll, including strong working knowledge of Workday Payroll
Understanding of payroll compliance, internal controls, and audit practices within a regulated business environment
Ability to analyze payroll discrepancies, interpret pay-related data, and produce accurate reports and statistics
Familiarity with payroll accounting, including reconciliations, accounting entries, and month-end support activities
Knowledge of employee deductions and pay programs such as insurance, pension plans, union dues, and salary structures
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information and maintain high levels of accuracy
Effective communication skills for answering payroll-related questions and working with cross-functional teams

Job Responsibility

Administer payroll activities in Workday, ensuring employee pay is processed accurately and in accordance with established schedules and policies
Review payroll data for completeness and correctness, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to earnings, deductions, benefits, and union-related items
Prepare and validate payroll reports, month-end summaries, and supporting documentation for accounting and finance teams
Support compliance efforts by maintaining audit-ready records and helping ensure adherence to internal controls, statutory requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley expectations
Coordinate payroll-related accounting entries and reconcile payroll information with general ledger and financial reporting requirements
Respond to employee and stakeholder questions regarding payroll calculations, insurance deductions, pension plans, salary structures, and other pay components
Monitor time and attendance inputs, including data received from timekeeping systems, to promote accurate payroll outcomes
Assist with quality checks, auditing activities, and ongoing process improvements to strengthen payroll accuracy and operational efficiency

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Workday Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll, Time & Absence Specialist for a contract position ...

Location

United States , Dallas

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Analyst, or similar role
Hands-on Workday Payroll experience (required)
Experience with Workday Time Tracking and/or Absence Management
Experience supporting a payroll or HCM system implementation or conversion
Strong working knowledge of payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local)
Experience working with payroll tax vendors or managing taxes in-house
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, implementation-driven environment
Strong communication skills and ability to partner across HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors

Job Responsibility

Support payroll, time tracking, and absence management operations during the transition from Paycom to Workday, ensuring accuracy and continuity
Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence during implementation, partnering closely with internal teams
Assist with Workday configuration, testing, data validation, and parallel testing for payroll, time, and absence
Ensure proper flow of time and absence data into payroll and validate earnings, deductions, and accruals
Identify risks or gaps across payroll, time, or absence setup and proactively recommend solutions
Support payroll tax setup and compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Document payroll, time, and absence processes, controls, and best practices
Troubleshoot issues during implementation and post-go-live stabilization
Support knowledge transfer to internal payroll, HR, and timekeeping teams as needed

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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