Senior Payroll Specialist

SUMMARY

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their Accounting team on a temporary basis, with the potential to become a permanent employee. This position will provide critical support to the Payroll Manager while a team member is out on leave and will assist with the processing of semi-monthly payroll for a multi-state workforce.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on payroll professional with extensive experience using Workday, including payroll processing, leave of absence administration, and multi-state payroll tax compliance. This individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and

comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict payroll deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process accurate and timely semi-monthly payroll using Workday.
• Process and manage leave of absence transactions within Workday.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across multiple states.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to processing.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal departments.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee information.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive payroll information.
• Support additional payroll and accounting functions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive payroll processing experience using Workday. (Required)
• Experience processing Leave of Absence (LOA) transactions in Workday. (Required)
• Experience processing payroll for employees in multiple states, including payroll tax compliance. (Required)
• Several years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• CPP certification or related payroll credentials are a plus.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to join a well-established organization.
• Collaborative Accounting team and supportive leadership.
• Temporary assignment with the potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs.
• Valuable opportunity to work with a sophisticated Workday payroll environment.