Sr. Payroll Specialist — Fully Remote
Overview
Take ownership of critical payroll operations in a high-impact Senior Payroll Specialist role supporting employees across multiple states and countries. You’ll manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain accurate records, support monthly close, and help strengthen payroll processes during a system implementation. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who brings strong Workday Payroll experience, a solid understanding of payroll accounting and compliance, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of payroll and accounting experience
- Expertise in multi-state and international payroll processing
- Experience processing payroll for approximately 500 employees using Workday Payroll
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax compliance
- Understanding of payroll accounting principles
- Ability to prepare journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts
- Experience maintaining payroll records, including benefits, deductions, and garnishments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and other cross-functional teams
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with NetSuite
- Experience supporting payroll audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting
- Experience working in a payroll system implementation environment
- Payroll certification such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of relevant payroll and accounting experience, including multi-state and international payroll responsibilities
Other Requirements
- Fully remote position
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with an initial duration of 6+ months
- Expected start: Early November
- Ability to manage confidential payroll information with accuracy and discretion
- Availability to support payroll processing, monthly close, employee inquiries, audits, and ad hoc requests as needed
