Managed Payroll Specialist

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Posted Sep 28, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
Est. $65K – $85K/yr

Overview

The organization is seeking a Managed Payroll Specialist to provide full end-to-end payroll processing support for managed payroll customers. This role manages multiple customers with varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment and includes day-to-day support, Workday payroll configuration, and year-end support. Additional coverage across all service levels may be required as leaders and the business determine.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the named Specialist for Managed Payroll and Payroll Administrative customers; support other payroll, tax, and garnishment customers as needed.
  • Manage and respond to cases daily to ensure service level agreements and high client satisfaction.
  • Respond to internal escalated cases from the payroll team and other internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely resolution of customer issues, including handling escalations, performing and documenting Root Cause Analysis, and implementing remedial procedures to close gaps.
  • Lead scheduled weekly, monthly, and quarterly client calls; participate in new client transition and other service area calls as needed (e.g., tax).
  • Configure basic to medium complex Workday pay components, deductions, and run categories; support the year-end process and assist with special projects as needed.
  • Troubleshoot quarter and year-end audit reports and make recommendations to customers.
  • Meet quality and production metrics and scorecards.
  • Maintain payroll services support documentation.
  • Collaborate with peers and customer teams to support customers and resolve requests.
  • Work in a team environment and contribute to process improvements with an openness to new ideas and procedures.

Requirements

Education / Certification

  • Associate's degree

Required

  • 3+ years of Payroll experience involving end-to-end processing, research, payroll logic, and troubleshooting
  • 3+ years Customer Experience, or proven skills to operate at this experience level
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong understanding of payroll taxes, intermediate payroll configuration, and payroll compliance
  • Multi-jurisdiction tax, payroll year-end, and W-2 support and adjustments experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an outsourcing environment (payroll or tax)
  • Workday and Salesforce programs experience

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided description.

Location

Remote

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