Overview As a Payroll Specialist I, you support payroll processing, policy adherence, and inquiries with empathy. You'll assist weekly and off-cycle payrolls, ensure data accuracy in Workday, and participate in audits. You help the team manage time entry, deductions, and tax reporting while upholding confidentiality. This role is a chance to grow in a collaborative HR team that values precise, compliant payroll operations.
Compensation / Benefits- fully subsidized membership
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- medical, dental, vision coverage
- paid time off
- training and professional development
- paid sick leave
Responsibilities- Provide responsive payroll support to teammates, researching pay discrepancies and delivering accurate information in Workday
- Assist with weekly and off-cycle payroll processing for new hires, terminations and changes
- Coach leaders on time entry and payroll processes to ensure accuracy
- Maintain accurate payroll and employee personal data in Workday
- Process deductions, garnishments, banking details, and other statutory requirements
- Perform payroll reconciliations and audits per established procedures
- Collaborate with HR, managers, and other departments to resolve payroll issues
- Ensure compliance with company policies and payroll procedures
- Support year-end payroll activities and tax reporting
- Support payroll timelines with flexibility for weekend or after-hours processing
Key requirements- High School Diploma or GED
- 0-2 years of payroll, accounting, administrative, or related experience
- Experience supporting multi-state and Canadian payroll operations preferred
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential payroll information with discretion
- Attention to detail and accuracy with audits and validations
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications
- Ability to learn and navigate Workday Payroll system
- Ability to meet weekend or after-hours commitments
- customer service orientation
- professional and empathetic communication
- discretion and confidentiality
- Workday Payroll system
- Microsoft Excel
- Office applications
