Workday/UKG Payroll Specialist

Randstad, in partnership with our client, is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love bringing order to complex systems, we want to hear from you! Key Highlights Role: Payroll Analyst (Temporary to Permanent) Location: Fully On‑Site in Providence, RI Pay Rate: $30.00 - 35.00 per hour (based on experience) Contract Length: 6‑month initial contract with potential to transition to a permanent role Target Start Date: July 20 2026 Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week (Typically 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday) About the Opportunity Step into a welcoming and highly collaborative team environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact! Our client is navigating an exciting post‑implementation stabilization period following a major transition to Workday and UKG. In this role, you will not just be processing numbers—you will be a vital puzzle‑solver and a trusted partner to managers and timekeepers across a large, thriving organization. If you love a role where no two days are the same, enjoy building professional relationships, and want to work with a team that truly values your knowledge and support, this is the perfect place for you. What You Will Do Every Day Drive Success: Manage full‑cycle, end‑to‑end payroll processing for designated corporate entities, keeping things running smoothly on a structured weekly schedule. Build Relationships: Partner closely with decentralized timekeepers and managers to review time and attendance data, ensuring 100% accuracy and supporting team success. Solve Puzzles: Apply and verify complex pay rules, shift differentials, and clinical practices, catching data gaps and resolving variances with precision. Provide World‑Class Support: Troubleshoot and resolve payroll inquiries with care and efficiency through a dedicated Workday Help ticketing platform. Collaborate and Optimize: Participate in system stabilization, cleanup, and error‑troubleshooting alongside system analysts to help build a stronger platform for the future. What You Will Bring to the Team Experience: At least 3 years of corporate payroll experience. A background in a high‑volume, multi‑entity corporate healthcare or multi‑union environment is highly advantageous. Education: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, though an equivalent mix of education and 5 or more years of high‑volume payroll or finance experience is also welcome. CPP or FPC certifications are a wonderful plus. Tech Savvy: Hands‑on experience with Workday Payroll and UKG (Kronos) is strongly preferred. Excel Fluency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation. A Positive, Service‑Oriented Mindset: Exceptional communication skills and a passion for helping, retraining, and aligning with internal partners. Why You Will Love Working Here This is an urgent and essential hire, meaning you will be highly valued from day one. You will work within a structured, supportive environment that prioritizes team collaboration, work‑life balance (with strictly monitored overtime), and continuous improvement. Plus, with a 6‑month contract designed to evaluate long‑term fit, this is your foot in the door to a stable, rewarding career. Ready to join a fantastic team? Apply today or message me directly to learn more about how you can take the next great step in your payroll career! Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad USA