Payroll Analyst - Workday | U.S. Payroll

Immediate need for a talented Payroll Analyst – Workday | U.S. Payroll . This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Raleigh, NC (Hybrid) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-30215

Pay Range: $60 - $65/hour. Traveler benefits as per agency package. (Benefits vary by vendor and assignment.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the U.S. Payroll team and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Process and support employee payroll transactions related to:
• New hires
• Terminations
• Leaves of Absence (LOA)
• Benefits and payroll deductions
• Employee data changes
• Relocations
• Expatriate payroll activities
• Payroll and tax inquiries
• Review payroll data and employee information for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, data issues, and employee payroll questions.
• Monitor and respond to cases through the Employee Service Center/ticketing system.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, Tax, Global Mobility, and other internal teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. payroll tax and labor requirements to day-to-day payroll activities.
• Ensure payroll processes follow Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and applicable finance policies, including the Controller's Manual.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and compliance activities.
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect confidential employee and payroll information.
• Manage multiple priorities and payroll deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Support payroll process improvements and other team initiatives as needed.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably supporting U.S. payroll.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll – required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll processing and payroll operations.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle payroll transactions, including:
• New hires
• Terminations
• LOA
• Benefits
• Employee changes
• Relocations
• Expatriate payroll
• Working knowledge of U.S. payroll taxes and labor law requirements.
• Experience handling payroll-related employee inquiries and service/ticketing cases.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Visio.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to payroll accuracy.
• Ability to build effective relationships with business stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multinational, changing environment.
• Experience working in a large or multinational organization.
• Experience with SOX controls and payroll audits.
• Experience partnering with Finance, Tax, HR, Benefits, or Global Mobility teams.
• Experience with employee service center or payroll case management systems.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Experience identifying and implementing payroll process improvements

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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