Payroll Specialist III

Overview:
The Payroll Specialist III supports end-to-end payroll processing, reporting, and data analysis within a fast-paced environment. This role is heavily focused on Workday payroll operations, advanced Excel usage (including macros), and ensuring payroll accuracy through audits, validations, and ticket resolution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in managing payroll cycles while collaborating cross-functionally with HR, HRIS, IT, and Accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Process bi-weekly payroll cycles in Workday, including pay calculations, audits, and validations
- Perform payroll data analysis and reporting, leveraging advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros)
- Manage payroll-related Zendesk tickets, including research, issue resolution, and cross-team coordination
- Conduct payroll audits and validations to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations
- Support off-cycle payroll processing, including direct deposit corrections, stop payments, and voids
- Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including audit support and reconciliations
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data integrity across payroll, HRIS, and accounting systems
- Identify process improvements and contribute to documentation of payroll workflows

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- 1+ year of Workday Payroll experience (required)
- 1+ year of payroll processing experience
Advanced Excel skills, including macros and data analysis
- Experience with ticketing systems (Zendesk preferred)
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and audits
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

- Experience with ADP SmartCompliance (garnishments, tax uploads, stop payments)
- FPC or CPP certification is a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.