Payroll Specialist POST NUMBER: 294065

Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join a lean, hands-on Payroll team on a full-time, direct-hire basis. This role reports directly to the Manager, Payroll & Benefits Accounting and operates within a semi-monthly, multi-state payroll environment. The ideal candidate is a senior-level payroll professional who can work independently with minimal ramp-up and is comfortable being hands-on within a small team. Responsibilities: Process semi-monthly payroll for a multi-state employee population Administer Leave of Absence (LOA) transactions within Workday Support payroll processing for new hires and terminations Perform retroactive payroll calculations and adjustments Coordinate regularly with the Benefits Director on payroll and benefits matters Operate independently within a lean team structure, escalating appropriately to the Manager, Payroll & Benefits Accounting Requirements: Strong Workday Payroll experience (required) Experience processing Leave of Absence transactions within Workday (required) Multi-state payroll experience and related tax knowledge (required) Senior-level payroll background (required) Ability to work independently with minimal training Experience supporting lean payroll teams Strong communication skills and stakeholder management Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.