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We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Utah. This long-term contract position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage full-cycle processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and strong attention to detail. The role will work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, support reporting needs, and help maintain efficient payroll workflows using Workday.
Job Responsibility:
Process full-cycle payroll for a high-volume workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule
Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll requirements correctly
Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner
Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and other related information within Workday
Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to address payroll inquiries and support employee-related changes
Prepare and validate payroll reports, audits, and reconciliations to support compliance and operational accuracy
Assist with payroll-related process updates, system improvements, or workflow changes as needed
Support payroll operations for an employee population exceeding 500 workers while meeting deadlines and quality standards
Requirements:
Proven experience processing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and payroll compliance requirements
Hands-on experience managing payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees
Proficiency using Workday, including Workday Payroll functionality
Solid understanding of payroll calculations, deductions, taxes, and reconciliation procedures
High level of accuracy, organization, and problem-solving ability in payroll processing
Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and respond to payroll questions professionally