Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist – Workday RequiredEastridge Workforce Solutions is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist to support high-volume, multi-state payroll operations. This position is responsible for processing, auditing, reconciling, and validating biweekly and semimonthly payroll for 5,000+ employees. The ideal candidate must have direct, hands-on Workday payroll-processing experience, strong knowledge of payroll compliance, and the ability to help guide daily payroll activities in a fast-paced environment.Location: Remote, USAShift: Day ShiftHourly Pay Range and Other Compensation: $28–$30 per hourEmployment Type: Full-Time, TemporaryFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSchedule: Monday–Friday, full-time hoursTravel: NoneEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Process, audit, reconcile, and validate multi-state payroll in Workday.Ensure accurate wages, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and taxes.Verify biweekly and semimonthly payrolls for accuracy and completion.Guide Payroll Specialists and monitor daily payroll checklists.Coordinate payroll activities in the Payroll Director's absence.Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax notices, and system issues.Review new-hire and address changes for state and local tax accuracy.Perform internal audits and maintain payroll controls.Partner with HR, Finance, auditors, government agencies, and internal teams.Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.Requirements:Direct Workday payroll-processing experience is required.At least four years of high-volume, multi-state payroll experience.Experience processing payroll for 5,000 or more employees.Experience with ADP SmartCompliance.Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, compliance, and general-ledger impact.Strong analytical, reconciliation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict payroll deadlines.Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.CPP or FPC certification preferred.Workday Time and Attendance experience preferred.