Payroll Specialist

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Corporate Payroll team. This role involves ensuring employees across multiple businesses are paid accurately and on time while supporting payroll operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position includes working with Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance and partnering closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, and employees throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll using Workday Payroll
• Ensure payroll transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Maintain payroll records and process salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and other employee transactions
• Manage payroll-related deductions, including garnishments and tax administration through ADP SmartCompliance
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, labor reports, 401(k), workers' compensation, and audit reporting
• Create and maintain payroll reports within ADP
• Assist with payroll accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and year-end payroll activities
• Research and resolve payroll questions from employees, managers, and HR partners
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting to support payroll operations and improve processes
• Stay current on payroll regulations and industry best practices

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
• Experience with Workday Payroll
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance, payroll reporting, and payroll analytics
• Experience processing payroll from start to finish with a high degree of accuracy
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) highly preferred
• Experience using payroll systems and timekeeping platforms
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Takes ownership and accountability for their work
• Enjoys solving payroll and compliance challenges
• Delivers exceptional customer service to employees and business partners
• Builds strong relationships across HR, Finance, and Accounting
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive information
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $72,300 - $90,400 annually
• Base pay may be influenced by factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate's experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, and market/business considerations
• Salary subject to geographic adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside the listed location

Location

• Location details are subject to authorization for remote work with geographic adjustment to salary