HR Operations Expert: Workday, Payroll & Compliance

• Process complex payroll transactions including garnishments, final checks, officer medical, tuition reimbursement, and payroll corrections; partner with Payroll on escalated issues
• Manage benefits life event processing, troubleshooting, and vendor portal administration; serve as the escalation point for benefits questions the Admin team cannot resolve
• Own leave case management including LOA documentation, FMLA eligibility tracking, workers compensation, and coordination with HRBPs and payroll
• Process complex Workday transactions including hires, terminations, transfers, compensation changes, promotions, job changes, and position management
• Review and audit transactions for accuracy; identify and correct errors before they create downstream impact in payroll or reporting
• Manage the Workday inbox and ServiceNow ticket queue for complex cases requiring system access or compliance judgment
• Support ER documentation, investigation coordination, and accommodation request processing in partnership with the HR Ops Lead, HRBPs, and Legal
• Manage H1-B immigration case coordination and attorney communication; maintain compliance with all filing deadlines
• Compile and manage personnel records for legal requests, ensuring appropriate handling and custodian sign-off
• Process vendor invoices, manage the contingent worker tracker, and support CW onboarding and offboarding in Workday
• Administer total rewards programs including referral bonuses, service awards, car allowance, and ESOP processing
• Conduct recurring compliance and data audits across payroll, I-9s, onboarding, leave, and Workday data quality
• Deliver HR-related training, manage training assignments in Workday, and track and report training compliance
• Support ROOT program facilitation and L&D event coordination

Requirements 2–4 years of experience in an HR operations, HRIS, or HR coordinator role Strong Workday HCM experience — transaction processing, data entry, and reporting Demonstrated knowledge of leave administration, payroll processes, and benefits operations Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and applicable state leave laws Strong attention to detail; you understand that errors in this role have real downstream consequences Ability to manage multiple active cases and transactions simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy High professional discretion when handling sensitive employee, legal, and compliance matters Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; combination of education and experience accepted ATS Optimization Keywords Below are skills and terms extracted directly from this job posting to improve Applicant Tracking System (ATS) visibility. This unique feature helps candidates tailor their applications more effectively — a feature exclusive to JobTailor job listings. Hard Skills payroll processing leave administration data entry reporting compliance auditing case management vendor management HR documentation FMLA eligibility tracking immigration case coordination Soft Skills attention to detail professional discretion communication skills organizational skills problem-solving multitasking collaboration training facilitation investigation coordination customer service Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Bachelor's degree in Business HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SPHR) #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor