Payroll

• Lead end-to-end evaluation, selection, and implementation of HRIS platforms and related HR technologies
• Design, build, and manage HRIS integrations and automated workflows connecting Slack, Google Workspace, ATS, and finance software
• Integrate generative AI tools such as Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, and ChatGPT into HR operations
• Create and maintain SOPs and process maps for global HR, payroll, and systems workflows
• Own HR system health, troubleshoot technical issues, manage vendors, and release system updates
• Audit workflows to eliminate manual trackers and data entry
• Manage end-to-end onboarding across US, EMEA, and APAC
• Ensure onboarding documents and compliance forms are electronically signed before start dates
• Configure and administer direct hire, EOR, and COR contracts within the HRIS
• Build automated employee lifecycle workflows for provisioning, role changes, promotions, and offboarding
• Oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution across all markets
• Build zero-touch payroll pipelines for salaried, hourly, and commissioned employees
• Automate time tracking, benefits deductions, and off-cycle payouts
• Partner with Finance and Accounting on payroll reconciliation, GL mapping, and integrated tax filings
• Manage multi-state and international payroll registration and compliance across US, EMEA, and APAC
• Establish daily and weekly HR data integrity audit protocols
• Provide managers and executives with access, tools, and self-service reporting
• Build and distribute HR dashboards, automated reports, and people analytics
• Create automated compliance reporting including EEO-1, ACA, and state pay data

Director, Global Payroll – HR Systems

• Process bi-weekly payroll for assigned employee groups utilizing Workday Payroll
• Review and approve employee self-service payroll changes within Workday
• Validate employee hours and payroll data through time and attendance systems
• Process stipends, bonuses, supplemental earnings, and other ad hoc payments
• Prepare and process manual payroll checks when necessary
• Monitor payroll transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Complete payroll reconciliations and balance payroll reports each pay cycle
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay issues
• Generate payroll reports, audits, and analyses for internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, tax reporting, and audits
• Support employees with payroll-related questions and concerns
• Monitor and respond to Payroll Helpdesk inquiries
• Partner with Human Resources and Benefits teams to resolve payroll deductions, benefit elections, and employee data discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information
• Support payroll process improvements and system enhancements
• Assist with testing and implementation of payroll-related system updates
• Collaborate with finance, human resources, and school-based teams to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Payroll Administrator

• Reconcile vendor accounts, identify discrepancies, and determine corrective actions
• Verify information used in accounting transactions and determine proper accounting treatment
• Coordinate and process employee payroll
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Process and verify vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval
• Enter invoices into the accounting system and maintain vendor files
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and ensure timely, accurate vendor payments
• Manage vendor and employee inquiries
• Prepare and process electronic payments
• Maintain employee payroll-related data, including timecards and employee information
• Address payroll questions and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Assist with audits
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and accuracy

AP/Payroll Specialist

• Partner with clients to identify and manage risk
• Develop strategies and solutions for complex business problems using current tools and methods
• Develop lasting client relationships through quality product delivery
• Foster a business-community network and serve as a Protiviti ambassador in the market
• Mentor teams and provide performance development
• Oversee successful completion of project work plans
• Manage projects involving Workday implementations and optimizations
• Lead Workday HCM and Payroll solution architecture and workstreams
• Manage large, complex Workday HCM and Payroll implementations
• Develop implementation plans, including effort, timing, and cost estimates
• Lead future-state design and process-improvement projects for HCM and Payroll
• Lead requirements definition, design workshops, testing, data conversion, training, cutover, and post-go-live support
• Design and architect Workday HCM and Payroll configurations, including Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits Administration, Payroll, and integrations
• Conduct gap analyses and recommend solutions or enhancements
• Lead Workday application control reviews and risk assessments
• Assess Workday platforms in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts
• Evaluate, summarize, organize, and interpret data
• Establish and cultivate business relationships and professional networks
• Pursue business development opportunities and strategies to obtain new work or clientele
• Communicate issues, risks, and challenges to client personnel, including executives
• Conduct performance appraisals, mentor and coach team members, review work, coordinate across teams, and motivate staff

Senior Manager, Workday HCM Payroll

• Partner with clients to identify and manage risk
• Develop strategies and solutions for complex business problems using current tools and methods
• Develop lasting client relationships through quality product delivery
• Foster a business-community network and serve as a Protiviti market ambassador
• Mentor teams and provide performance development
• Oversee successful completion of project work plans
• Manage Workday implementation and optimization projects
• Lead future-state design and process improvement projects for HCM and Payroll functions
• Lead and facilitate requirements definition, design workshops, testing, data conversion, training, cutover, and post-go-live support
• Design and architect Workday HCM and Payroll configurations, including Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits Administration, Payroll, and integrations
• Conduct gap analyses and recommend solutions or enhancements
• Lead Workday application control reviews and risk assessments
• Assess Workday platforms in the context of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts
• Evaluate, summarize, organize, and interpret data
• Establish and cultivate relationships with business contacts and senior executives
• Pursue business development opportunities and implement strategies to obtain new work or clientele
• Translate and communicate issues, risks, and challenges to client personnel
• Lead and supervise teams, including appraisals, mentoring, coaching, work review, and cross-team coordination
• Contribute to client proposals, strategies, training creation, and rollout

Payroll jobs in Arizona

Director, Global Payroll – HR Systems

Payroll Administrator

AP/Payroll Specialist

Senior Manager, Workday HCM Payroll

Senior Manager – Workday HCM Payroll