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Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to lead and execute end-to-end payroll operations for 500-1000 hourly/salary employees. This role is responsible for managing biweekly payroll within Workday, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and outstanding internal customer support. The ideal candidate has deep payroll expertise, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about continuous improvement.

Payroll Administration (Primary Focus)

+ Process biweekly payroll for hourly & salary employees using Workday Payroll.

+ Review, audit, and reconcile timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll data prior to final submission.

+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including multi-state wage and hour laws.

+ Manage garnishments, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll adjustments accurately.

+ Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to resolve discrepancies and respond to employee questions.

+ Maintain payroll documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.

+ Support year-end activities such as W-2 processing, tax reconciliations, and reporting.

+ Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and data accuracy.

Benefits Administration Support

+ Serve as a point of contact for benefits questions and escalations in partnership with the third-party benefits administrator.

+ Assist employees with benefit enrollments, life event updates, and general plan questions.

+ Troubleshoot benefit-related issues and coordinate resolution with the external vendor.

+ Help ensure accuracy between payroll deductions, Workday benefit elections, and vendor records.

+ Support open enrollment activities, communication, and processing.

Requirements

Qualifications

+ 3-5+ years of progressive payroll experience; experience supporting 500+ employees preferred.

+ Workday Payroll experience required.

+ Solid understanding of payroll compliance, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll.

+ High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain payroll and benefits concepts clearly.

+ CPP or other payroll/HR certifications are a plus.

Why Join Us?

+ Opportunity to serve as a senior payroll subject matter expert.

+ Collaborative, supportive, people-first culture.

+ Competitive compensation and benefits package.

+ Opportunities for career growth within Payroll, HR, and related functions.

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