Own and execute bi-weekly multi-state payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employee populations across multiple legal entities via Workday Payroll
Maintain payroll data integrity by collecting, auditing, calculating, and entering data with a high degree of accuracy
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll questions and discrepancies, resolving issues efficiently and with a strong employee experience in mind
Lead year-end processing including W-2 preparation, balancing, adjustments, and amendments
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations including FLSA, wage and hour laws, overtime rules, and termination pay requirements
Manage all payroll tax obligations: registering in new states, closing inactive accounts, and resolving tax notices with third-party systems
Monitor and interpret changes in payroll tax law, proactively communicating impacts and implementing updates
Partner with external auditors to provide documentation and support for annual audits and internal controls
Cross-Functional Partnership
Act as the functional SME for payroll-related inquiries from HR, Finance, and senior leadership — translating complexity into clear guidance
Collaborate to streamline onboarding/offboarding processes, pay changes, deductions, and benefits administration
Work with functional teams to ensure accurate and timely funding for payroll, taxes, and benefits
Contribute expertise during system implementations, upgrades, or integrations — particularly within Workday
Reporting & Process Improvement
Develop and maintain ad hoc payroll reporting and analytics to support leadership decision-making
Reconcile monthly payroll bank transactions and support month-end close, including journal entries and GL reconciliations
Identify and drive automation and efficiency opportunities within payroll operations — we love to eliminate manual work
Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls documentation to ensure consistency and audit-readiness