Channel Support, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Tax, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, State Tax, Tax Reporting, Time Management, Time Tracking
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Partner to support our transition to Workday and take ownership of U.S. end-to-end payroll processing. This role is critical to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across a multi-state workforce during and after system implementation.
The ideal candidate brings deep U.S. payroll expertise, hands-on Workday experience, and strong knowledge of multi-state compliance, including California payroll regulations. Experience supporting international payrolls (Canada and/or UK) is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Payroll Partner for U.S. payroll operations within Workday
- Process and manage end-to-end payroll using Workday Payroll & Time Tracking
- Ensure accurate payroll for a multi-state U.S. workforce, including local tax withholding
- Perform and own payroll reconciliations, including:
- Adjustments and corrections from prior quarters
- Validation of tax treatment and reporting accuracy
- Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and W-2 processing
- Partner with internal teams and vendors (e.g., OSV/Workday) to resolve payroll tax issues and notices
- Manage and resolve payroll-related inquiries, discrepancies, and escalations
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local U.S. payroll regulations
- Interpret and apply complex payroll rules, including California wage & hour laws (overtime, meal/rest breaks)
- Support payroll audits and provide required documentation
- Contribute to process improvements and stabilization efforts during Workday implementation and go-live
Requirements
Qualifications
- 5+ years of U.S. payroll experience
- Workday Payroll experience required
- Strong knowledge of Workday Payroll & Time Tracking
- Proven experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll
- Working knowledge of:
- California payroll laws (overtime, meal/rest breaks)
- Local and state tax withholding requirements
- Experience with:
- Payroll reconciliations and corrections across quarters
- Year-end payroll processing (W-2s, balancing, filings)
- Handling payroll tax notices and agency inquiries
- Ability to work cross-functionally and resolve complex payroll issues
- High attention to detail and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Experience supporting Canada and/or UK payroll
- Experience supporting payroll audits
- Familiarity with state registrations and compliance requirements
Work Environment
- Remote role
- Required candidates in EST or CST time zones
Salary Description
$24-$34/hr