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The Payroll Specialist – Workday is responsible for administering and processing payroll activities using Workday software. This role ensures timely and accurate payroll cycles, maintains compliance with legal and company policies, and provides payroll support to employees and internal partners. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR and finance teams to address payroll issues, improve processes, and uphold data integrity.
Job Responsibility:
Process multi-state or multi-country payrolls using Workday, ensuring all transactions are accurate and compliant with applicable regulations
Audit, verify, and reconcile payroll data, and resolve any discrepancies or errors within Workday
Maintain payroll records, process adjustments, and update employee payroll information in the system
Prepare and distribute payroll reports, tax filings, and year-end documents (such as W-2s or T4s) utilizing Workday reporting tools
Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees, ensuring excellent customer service
Collaborate with HR and Finance to support integrations, benefits, and compensation changes impacting payroll
Ensure payroll practices are compliant with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies
Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with streamlining payroll workflow leveraging Workday automation features
Support audits and provide timely payroll documentation as necessary
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
2+ years of payroll experience
hands-on experience with Workday is strongly preferred
Thorough knowledge of payroll principles, applicable laws, and regulations
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools
High level of confidentiality, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving capabilities and customer service orientation
Experience supporting audits and implementing process improvements is a plus
Nice to have:
Experience supporting audits and implementing process improvements is a plus