Payroll Specialist

Overview

This Payroll Specialist role supports the processing of payroll for biweekly and monthly pay groups in Workday. The position also coordinates with internal teams on compensation-related information for budgeting and planning, assists with payroll tax compliance and benefits reconciliation, troubleshoots Workday configuration issues, and helps support the W-2/payroll year-end close process.

The organization is seeking a candidate who must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll in Workday Payroll for employees paid on biweekly and monthly frequencies.
• Enter and maintain OnDemand payroll records upon Management approval.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and troubleshoot payroll-related issues impacting employees (non-payments, pay discrepancies, general questions, etc.).
• 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 other documentation to Finance, HR, and other authorized parties.
• Audit payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Communicate and work with third-party payroll partners as needed.
• Complete additional responsibilities assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 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 & 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 use of Microsoft Office.
• Workday Payroll software experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $24/hr – $26/hr (DOE)
• Base pay is dependent upon skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location.
• Some roles may be eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or an annual bonus based on individual performance and/or the organization’s performance.
• Eligible employees may receive health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits.
• Paid time off and overtime pay for non-exempt employees.
• Robust learning and development programs.
• Reimbursement of job-related expenses per organization policy.
• Employee perks and discounts may be available.

Location

United States eligibility required: must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to 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.

Pursuant to local fair chance ordinances, qualified applications with arrest or conviction records may be considered for employment where applicable.

Recruiter / Agency Notice

External recruiters, agencies, and search firms should not contact hiring managers or employees directly regarding open positions. All candidate submissions must go through the official application process and be made aware to internal Talent Acquisition to verify candidate ownership.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a prior signed agreement may be considered the property of the organization, and the organization reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without financial obligation to the agency or recruiter.