• Payroll Administrator

    Robert Half Accountemps (Benicia, CA)


    Description

    We are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Specialist to support our team following a recent Workday implementation. This role is key in providing expert-level training, auditing payroll processes, and optimizing payroll operations for our growing organization.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Audit payroll for accuracy, ensuring deductions and withholdings are correctly processed.

    + Train and mentor two payroll specialists on Workday best practices and payroll processing.

    + Run, review, and explain various payroll reports in Workday, including month-end and year-end reporting.

    + Identify process improvements and work with the team to implement best practices.

    + Troubleshoot payroll errors and provide expert-level support for payroll system issues.

    + Interface with HR and finance to ensure accurate payroll administration.

    + Part-time: 3 days per week (Mondays and Tuesdays required; Wednesday or Thursday as a third flexible day)

    Requirements

    Requirements:

    + Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll.

    + In-depth knowledge of payroll processing and compliance.

    + Experience training and mentoring team members on payroll and systems.

    + Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail, particularly in auditing payroll data.

    + Ability to run and interpret a wide range of payroll reports within Workday.

    + Effective communicator, capable of explaining complex payroll concepts clearly.

    + Payroll covers approximately 200 employees, with 80% exempt status.

     

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