Workday/Payroll/Financial Analyst III Job at Collabera (North Chicago)

Job Responsibility

Review and validate payroll files (e.g., Payroll Reconciliation File, Bank File) and reports generated internally or by payroll vendors and approve for processing
Support pre and post payroll activities and payroll audits
Learn and utilize software tools supporting data extraction, audit controls, and data quality alerts
Navigate within the Workday environment and analyze extracted data
Participate in training and knowledge-sharing opportunities
Operate with broad latitude for judgment under general supervision
Generate reports, analyze data, and identify issues
Resolve input errors from third-party vendors or internal stakeholders through root cause analysis
Support year-end payroll processing activities
Respond to payroll-related inquiries from internal stakeholders
Support wire funding payments and payroll reporting activities
Process overpayments and severance transactions
Maintain thorough audit trails and organized documentation
Support audit requests with reports and evidence
Answer employee and manager payroll queries
Some travel may be required

Payroll E2E Processing with Workday Payroll system for large companies with multiple company codes and operations across all 50 states
Experience with integrations and vendor payment processes
Knowledge of payroll-related laws and scenarios such as Termination, LOA, Overpayment, etc.
Service Center Case Management
Time Tracking
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Finance or Accounting
Payroll operations experience and payroll processing with third-party vendors
Working knowledge of ADP, SuccessFactors, Ceridian, and Workday Payroll
Experience integrating with third-party applications
Strong customer service orientation and commitment to exceeding expectations
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and process diagnostic abilities
Strong database skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and requests