Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role supports payroll processing for biweekly and monthly pay groups in Workday. You will serve as a main point of contact for payroll-related issues, assist with payroll tax compliance and benefits reconciliation, troubleshoot Workday configuration issues, and help with W-2/payroll year-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of payroll in Workday Payroll for employees paid on biweekly and monthly frequencies.
• Enter and maintain OnDemand payroll records upon Management approval.
• Serve as the main point of contact for payroll issues affecting employees (e.g., non-payments, pay discrepancies, general questions) and troubleshoot payroll-related problems.
• Perform data entry tasks related to payroll and benefits.
• Follow up on withholding orders and other non-tax correspondence received from government authorities.
• Provide ad hoc payroll reporting and supporting documentation to Finance, HR, and other authorized parties.
• Audit payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Communicate and work with third-party payroll partners as needed.
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others of all levels.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours may be required occasionally.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Associate degree in business administration or other related business major required.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Experience in PEO, HCM, or related industry is required for remote consideration.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Workday Payroll software preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $24/hr - $26/hr DOE
• Base pay depends on skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location.
• Some roles may be eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on individual performance and/or company performance.
• Health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits (as eligible)
• Paid time off
• Overtime pay for non-exempt employees
• Robust learning and development programs
• Reimbursement of job-related expenses per company policy
• Employee perks and discounts (if applicable)

Location

• Remote consideration requires experience in PEO, HCM, or related industry.

Eligibility to Work

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.