Sr. Payroll Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce that includes domestic and international employees in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with deep payroll expertise, strong command of compliance requirements, and confidence working within complex payroll environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll activities across regular and special pay cycles, including bonus payments, adjustments, month-end activity, and international payroll processing while ensuring compliance with company policy and applicable wage laws.
• Process payroll transactions in Workday, including deductions, retirement contributions, retroactive payments, and reconciliation of earnings to confirm complete and accurate results.
• Support overtime calculations, including standard and specialized overtime scenarios, to ensure employee pay is administered correctly.
• Upload variable compensation data and wage changes through interface tools, verify file accuracy, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Review employee separations and final payments promptly, applying state-specific requirements and internal guidelines to ensure compliant processing.
• Investigate payroll issues by gathering relevant details, analyzing records, and coordinating with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Perform payroll controls, audit support activities, and recordkeeping tasks to protect data integrity and maintain documentation for review purposes.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and leaders, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and related accounting matters.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts, assist with testing related to Workday updates or configuration changes, and maintain current procedure documentation.
• Take on additional payroll projects and operational assignments as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent training in a related discipline; coursework in Human Resources or Accounting is preferred.
• At least five years of hands-on payroll experience with a strong understanding of payroll calculations, tax withholding, deductions, and compliance requirements.
• Practical experience processing payroll in Workday Payroll is required.
• Experience with payroll compliance and tax-related tools, including SmartCompliance, is required.
• Familiarity with payment processing workflows and resolving rejected payroll transactions is preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Workday, ADP, Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.