Payroll and Benefit Admin. - 6 month Contract

Dallas, Texas | Full-Time | Human Resources

Position Overview

Our client, an established organization serving technical and industrial markets, is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator to oversee accurate payroll processing and support comprehensive employee benefits programs. This hands-on position is a key resource for Workday Payroll and Benefits, ensuring dependable employee service, strong controls, accurate reporting and compliance with applicable requirements.

What You Will Do

• Process scheduled and off-cycle payroll in Workday, ensuring accurate earnings, taxes, deductions and timekeeping information.
• Manage payroll changes for new hires, separations, compensation, leave, garnishments and other employee events.
• Complete payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting and year-end W-2 support.
• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement and other employee benefit plans.
• Manage enrollments, qualifying life events, benefits inquiries, carrier coordination and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate and support annual open enrollment and employee benefits communications.
• Maintain Workday Payroll and Benefits data and processes; contribute to testing, troubleshooting, reporting and system improvements.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable payroll, tax and employee-benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA and HIPAA.
• Partner with HR, Finance, employees and third-party providers to resolve issues and improve processes.

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of combined payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Workday Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, taxes, reconciliations and reporting.
• Experience administering health and welfare plans, retirement benefits and leave-related programs.
• Working knowledge of Workday HCM and Benefits and applicable payroll/benefits compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication, discretion in handling confidential information, and consistent attention to detail.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Why This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to support critical payroll and benefits operations, work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to improvements in the employee experience and HR systems.

How to Apply

Please apply with an up-to-date resume highlighting your Workday Payroll experience, payroll scope and hands-on benefits administration responsibilities. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding next steps.
Our client is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. Employment decisions are based on role requirements and relevant qualifications.