Senior Payroll Operations Manager – Workday Payroll

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Payroll Manager overseeing payroll operations for a multi-state workforce using Workday Payroll. Ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence in payroll processes.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive payroll expertise with a focus on end-to-end payroll processing, compliance with tax regulations, and proficiency in Workday Payroll. Capable of managing payroll activities, performing reconciliations, and enhancing payroll processes through automation and AI tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workday Payroll ProcessingPayroll Accounting KnowledgeFederal, State, And Local Payroll Tax RegulationsW-2 And W-2c ProcessingMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll Journal EntriesGeneral Ledger ReconciliationPayroll ReconciliationsPayroll AccrualsMonth-End And Year-End CloseEquity Transactions ProcessingPayroll SOX ControlsPayroll RemittancesTax FilingsTime And Attendance Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Workday PayrollAI ToolsGoogle Sheets

Industry Keywords

Payroll CompliancePayroll Tax RegulationsMulti-State PayrollPayroll DiscrepanciesPayroll Subject Matter Expert

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process end-to-end multi-state payroll for more than 1,500 employees using Workday Payroll
Manage payroll activities from payroll preparation through final processing
Process employee equity transactions and related payroll tax withholding
Troubleshoot payroll issues and resolve payroll discrepancies
Partner with HRIS and IT on Workday enhancements, testing, and system updates
Serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert
Prepare payroll journal entries
Perform payroll reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations
Review payroll accruals and payroll liabilities
Support month-end and year-end financial close activities
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Process payroll remittances and tax filings
Manage W-2 and W-2c processing
Oversee time and attendance processes
Identify opportunities to automate payroll processes
Utilize AI tools to improve reporting and workflow efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of payroll experience
Hands-on experience processing payroll using Workday Payroll
Strong payroll accounting knowledge including: Payroll journal entries, General ledger reconciliation, Payroll reconciliations, Payroll accruals, Month-end and year-end close
Experience processing equity transactions through Workday Payroll
Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Experience processing W-2 and W-2c forms
Experience with payroll SOX controls
Strong Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets proficiency
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development