Workday US Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll processing lifecycle in Workday for North American clients, covering payroll validations, approvals, scheduled payroll runs, off-cycle processing, and retroactive payroll adjustments.
• Conduct detailed payroll reconciliations including gross-to-net, payroll-to-general ledger, bank, tax, and benefits reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain and update payroll master data such as Earnings and Deductions, Tax Elections, Garnishments, One-Time Payments, and perform EIB data loads.
• Monitor and resolve issues related to payroll integrations with Time & Attendance systems, Benefits providers, General Ledger systems, and banking interfaces.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries through ticketing systems while adhering to service level agreements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven extensive experience operating Workday for US Payroll.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US and Canadian payroll processes and compliance standards.
• Skilled in payroll reconciliation techniques and resolving associated discrepancies.
• Familiar with payroll integration systems and data management procedures.
• Strong communication abilities and expertise in managing stakeholder relations.