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Workday Payroll Specialist

United States, Milwaukee Contract work · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented payroll specialist with strong Workday experience to support payroll operations for an organization in the energy and natural resources sector based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance accurate transaction processing, regulatory compliance, and responsive employee support in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to payroll administration, reporting, and audit readiness while helping maintain reliable payroll processes across a range of pay-related programs.

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

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

What we offer

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