Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt team members using Workday and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Aid in post-processing reconciliation between Workday and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Maintain and audit timecards for assigned employee population.
• Process leave-of-absence pay in coordination with the Benefits team.
• Process final pay and severance for terminated team members per state-specific regulations.
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with year-end and year-begin tasks such as benefit testing, calendar setup, and PTO accruals.
• Process Workday transactions including salary changes, bonuses, transfers, manager updates, and business title changes.
• Monitor and respond to internal and external payroll inquiries across multiple channels.
• Support quarterly and annual payroll tax filings.
• Verify accurate tax elections and state/local setup for new hires and address/work-location changes.
• Aid in tax jurisdiction setup, amendments, and resolution of tax notices.
• Support accurate W-2 processing.
• Provide cross-functional support across PXT functions including onboarding, benefits, compensation, and audits.
• Help maintain documentation for payroll SOX controls and audit readiness.
• Identify and flag process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of multi-state payroll experience.
• Workday Payroll experience required.
• ADP Smart Compliance experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to interpret data and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong internal customer service orientation and discretion with confidential data.

Technology Skills

• Workday HRIS/Payroll experience required.
• Microsoft Office Suite; Excel proficiency required.
• CPP, FPC, or other payroll certification preferred.