Payroll Processor

Role Overview

This position involves managing bi-weekly payroll processes across multiple states, ensuring tax compliance and accuracy within a Workday environment. The candidate will provide support and coaching to internal employees and managers regarding payroll procedures and systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processing every two weeks for employees in a multi-state setup.
• Perform necessary payroll corrections and tax-related adjustments.
• Keep Workday tax tables current and accurate.
• Address payroll queries from staff and supervisory personnel.
• Offer customer service to employees, treating them as customers within the organization.
• Guide managers by clarifying payroll terminology, Workday system navigation, and frequently asked questions.
• Produce routine payroll-related reports on a scheduled basis.
• Participate in special projects relating to payroll as assigned.
• Carry out repetitive, routine payroll tasks as part of a small team.

Essential Qualifications

• Possession of payroll credentials: at minimum, Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC); Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing payroll across all 50 U.S. states.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with diverse state and local tax systems.
• Practical experience with Workday payroll system, including tax table updates and tax adjustment processing.
• Strong capability to independently research and resolve tax issues using resources such as Bloomberg Tax and local/state tax guides.

Preferred but Not Mandatory Qualifications

• Familiarity with TopLoc or comparable tax and payroll configuration software.
• Experience participating in payroll system remediation or cleanup projects.
• Background in supporting payroll system stabilization following implementation phases.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is an advantage if CPP certification is not held.