Payroll Specialist

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. Own and execute full-cycle multi-state payroll in Workday for salaried and hourly employees, including off-cycle runs, terminations, retro pay, and bonus and commission payments .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle multi-state payroll processing using Workday, ensuring data integrity and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Proficient in payroll reconciliation, journal entries, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

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Full-Cycle Payroll ExperienceWorkday Payroll ProcessingFederal And State Payroll Tax KnowledgePayroll Reconciliation And GL MappingStrong Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Multi-State PayrollPayroll Data IntegrityPayroll Tax CompliancePayroll Journal EntriesPayroll GL MappingData Migration ChecksPTO Accrual TrackingBonus And Commission PaymentsOff-Cycle Payroll RunsPayroll Procedures Documentation

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationExceptional AccuracySound DiscretionIndependent WorkFollow-Through

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPFPC

Industry Keywords

Wage And Hour LawFLSA ClassificationPayroll Tax AccountsQuarter-End Payroll ProcessesYear-End Payroll Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute full-cycle multi-state payroll in Workday for salaried and hourly employees, including off-cycle runs, terminations, retro pay, and bonus and commission payments
Maintain payroll data integrity in Workday, including earnings and deduction codes, pay groups, work locations, tax elections, garnishments, and direct deposit
Track hourly time and attendance, overtime, shift differentials, and PTO accruals with Manufacturing Operations
Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll questions
Support the final phase of the Workday Payroll implementation, including configuration validation, test and parallel payroll runs, data migration checks, and PEO cutover
Document payroll procedures and build internal controls, checklists, and approval workflows
Register and maintain state and local payroll tax accounts; monitor filings, deposits, and agency notices and resolve issues
Support quarter- and year-end payroll processes, including 941s, W-2s, state filings, and amendments
Administer payroll-side benefit and 401(k) deductions, contribution changes, and funding files
Partner with People Ops and the plan provider on reconciliations and census data
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger; prepare payroll journal entries and accruals and support monthly close
Provide payroll data and reconciliations for financial statement, 401(k), workers' compensation, and R&D tax credit audits
Report directly to the Senior Finance Manager and work closely with People Ops

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, including multi-state payroll in the U.S.
Hands-on Workday Payroll experience is required, including processing payroll in Workday
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax rules, wage and hour law, and FLSA classification
Experience with payroll GL mapping, reconciliation, and journal entries
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
Exceptional accuracy and follow-through
Sound discretion with confidential compensation and employee data
Clear written communication and ability to work independently in a remote, fast-moving environment
CPP or FPC certification is a nice-to-have, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Options
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)