Payroll Specialist

Porsche Consulting

. Support day-to-day payroll operations throughout each pay cycle .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including data entry, auditing, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in utilizing Workday and Microsoft Excel to maintain payroll accuracy and efficiency while collaborating with HR teams.

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Payroll Processing ExperienceWorkday ProficiencyUnion Environment ExperienceKnowledge of Payroll RegulationsMicrosoft Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll Data EntryPayroll AuditingPayroll FinalizationTax ReportingWage Garnishments AdministrationChild Support Deductions401(k) ProcessingHSA ProcessingEarnings and Deduction UploadsPayroll Data Integrity

Soft Skills

ConfidentialityTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayMicrosoft ExcelFresh Service Ticketing System

Industry Keywords

State Payroll RegulationsFederal Payroll RegulationsUnion Work EnvironmentPayroll ComplianceEmployee Wage Verification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day payroll operations throughout each pay cycle
Review all phases of hourly and salary payroll
Manage payroll data entry, auditing, and payroll finalization
Submit necessary tax reports and billing
Maintain payroll systems for proper operation and efficiency
Review, analyze, and verify payroll reports and documents for accuracy
Process paycheck information using Workday and answer employee questions
Complete payroll entries, processing, corrections, distribution, and scanning
Create lay-off and off-cycle checks as needed
Process final paychecks and recover overpayments based on state regulations
Administer employee wage garnishments and child support deductions
Complete monthly union check requests and coordinate system updates
Research and resolve employee pay issues
Respond to written wage verification requests
Manage the daily payroll inbox through the Fresh Service ticketing system
Process and verify new-hire and termination payroll data and setup, including pay cards and direct-deposit requests
Process earnings and deduction upload files, including bonus payments, seed money, and gift cards
Review and verify files for 401(k), HSA, taxes, union reports, Expert Pay child support, garnishments, banking, positive pay, and general ledger reports
Gather data for union-related audit requests
Maintain payroll data integrity and collaborate cross-functionally with other HRSS teams
Identify efficiencies and reduce manual transactions
Assist with payroll projects and special assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School or Equivalent experience
3+ years direct payroll processing experience
Working experience in Workday
Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel
Strongly preferred experience in a union work environment
Preferred professional experience utilizing AI tools
Knowledge and understanding of applicable state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, including writs of garnishment, child support, levies, and subpoenas
Ability to maintain confidentiality and the highest degree of integrity
Ability to work in a team environment
Must currently reside within 75 miles of the Indianapolis, IN area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid/remote work may be available based on role and business needs
Occasional extended hours may be required to meet business or project demands
Occasional travel for meetings, training, or company events may be required