Payroll

• The Workday Product Architect leads the design, development, and deployment of comprehensive Workday solutions.
• Lead the development of scalable and secure HR/Payroll/Finance system architecture aligned with organizational goals, business needs, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, IS, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, recommend solutions, and ensure successful implementation.
• Develop integration strategies between Workday and other enterprise systems.
• Optimize business processes by leveraging Workday HR/Payroll/Finance functionalities and automation capabilities.
• Define and manage security frameworks specific to HR/Payroll/Finance modules.
• Provide guidance on data governance, internal controls, and audit compliance within Workday.
• Oversee complex configuration and system changes, ensuring best practices and minimal disruption.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of high-complexity system issues escalated by support or operations teams.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of HR/Payroll/Finance system architecture, integration designs, and process flows.
• Mentor and support consulting and technical teams involved in Workday HR/Payroll/Finance implementations.
• Stay current with Workday updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to suggest continuous improvements.
• Ensure alignment across modules and touchpoints within Workday and other systems.

Payroll Product Architect

• Responsible for processing bi-weekly and weekly payroll for both non-exempt and exempt staff.
• Reviewing deductions, verifying totals, and auditing calculated wages to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Responding to and resolving moderately complex associate questions or problems.
• Maintaining and documenting changes to payroll data within the HRIS system and/or Service Central ticketing system.
• Working closely with the HR Department regarding payroll policy issues.

Payroll Coordinator

• Oversees and completes payroll processing for all associates, ensuring hours and wages are accurate and timely.
• Completes ADP and bank file transfers.
• Obtains validation and approval for off-cycle checks and payroll adjustments.
• Completes weekly audits of payroll files.
• Develops, modifies and runs HR/Payroll system queries or interfaces and verifies accuracy and integrity of data prior to distribution.
• Executes weekly HR/Payroll system calculation processes, queries and interfaces.
• Performs pay period audit of selected criterion to ensure accurateness and thoroughness of hours in time and attendance system.
• Follows up with associates to clarify or obtain information as necessary.
• Reviews system calculated wages, taxes and deductions, as necessary, for correctness each pay period.
• Transmits payroll files to third party vendors for print processing.
• Oversees and completes bank file transfer activities.
• Works with Internal Audit to ensure all Payroll controls are being properly followed and met.
• Assists in completion and submission of wage verifications.
• Assists in processing and entering direct deposit information.
• Obtains validation and approval for off-cycle checks.
• Processes manual checks in accordance with company policies.
• Obtains validation and approval for payroll adjustments. Enters current and/or prior pay period adjustments, bonuses, PTO requests, short-term disability payments or other manual adjustments in HR/Payroll system.
• Provides support and individualized training to associates on manual or automated time and attendance system as needed.
• Assists management in identifying workflow process and procedure improvements, recommending changes as needed.
• Processes and enters garnishment orders in HR/Payroll system.

Payroll Processing Specialist

• Responsible for payroll processing on multiple payroll cycles for the US, Canada and Puerto Rico (as assigned) which includes 12 legal entities, 5 business groups and approximately 13,500 employees
• Provide payroll support including auditing payroll for completion and accuracy
• Accurately compiles payroll data to maintain records including: creating timecard files, running Workday load timecard process and balancing necessary totals
• Effectively troubleshoots, resolves and communicates issues appropriately
• Ensures timely, accurate payroll processing with minimal errors
• Participates in special projects to drive process improvements as assigned
• Preps data into multiple Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) files that are then tested, validated and loaded into the payroll system
• Provides back-up assistance to other Payroll Administrators as needed
• Responsible and accountable for processing and settling large multi-million dollar payrolls covering multiple pay cycles
• Responsible for accurate entry of earnings and deductions associated with overtime, incentive pay, educational reimbursement, adoption assistance, union dues, safety shoe program, etc
• Responsible for maintaining, reviewing and responding to inquiries from internal and external customers within established SLA’s and quality measures
• Supports consistency and applies a continuous improvement framework to program implementation, administration and service level agreements

Payroll Administrator

• Processing USA bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly as well as Canada Bi-weekly payrolls from start to finish.
• Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries/discrepancies via timely communications and resolutions, typically via our case tracking system.
• Evaluate, calculate and process off-cycle payments as needed and submit for approval.
• Partner with appropriate business and/or human resource functions as needed to ensure timely and accurate entry of payroll transactions.
• Provide functional support of Workday Payroll working directly with internal customers in managing their requests.
• Validate new hire/rehire set up and taxation.
• Handle multi-state tax allocation set up, calculations, corrections, overpayment / repayment calculations and W-2 corrections.
• Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation.

Payroll Specialist

• Lead payroll projects from planning through execution, including scope, timelines, milestones, risks, issue resolution, stakeholder updates, and post-implementation follow-up
• Analyze current payroll processes, systems, and controls to identify improvement opportunities, reduce manual work, strengthen compliance, and improve the associate experience
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology, Legal/Compliance, vendors, and COE teams to align project requirements, validate data, resolve issues, and drive decisions
• Coordinate testing, validation, communication, training, and change management activities for payroll system, vendor, policy, and process changes
• Support Payroll leadership with project governance, status reporting, executive updates, and prioritization of competing operational initiatives
• Create and maintain project documentation, process maps, standard operating procedures, job aids, and implementation plans to support operational readiness
• Ensure project deliverables support compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll, wage, hour, tax, and audit requirements
• Facilitate audit readiness by organizing project records, controls evidence, approvals, testing results, and implementation documentation
• Serve as a subject matter resource and escalation partner for project-related payroll questions, risks, dependencies, and operational impacts

Payroll Project Lead

• Tax Payment & Filing- In partnership with our Payroll Tax Vendor, responsible for managing federal and multi-state compliance and managing appropriate deadlines to ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness.
• Tax Notice Research & Resolution - Responsible for researching and resolving all tax notices with proper partnership with our tax vendor as well as communication to agencies, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Daily Compliance & Reconciliation - Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly tax processes to ensure tax compliance.
• Tax Knowledge & Training - Perform regular tax research to stay ahead of state and federal tax changes and properly train payroll specialists on changes to data entry.
• Proactive Process & Compliance Improvement - Monitor internal company processes and provide recommendation of increased speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Associate Inquiries – Investigate and respond to via timely communications and resolutions, utilizing our case tracking system, email, and telephone correspondence.
• System Maintenance – Within our HCM system ensure tax setups such as annual SUI rates, localities, new state taxes, etc. along with any corrections for associates, are actioned to ensure proper deductions and avoid W2 errors, negative wages, etc.
• Equity Transactions – In partnership with the Compensation team, process daily and annual equity, along with auditing and reconciliation.

Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

• Lead payroll projects from planning through execution, including scope, timelines, milestones, risks, issue resolution, stakeholder updates, and post-implementation follow-up
• Analyze current payroll processes, systems, and controls to identify improvement opportunities, reduce manual work, strengthen compliance, and improve the associate experience
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology, Legal/Compliance, vendors, and COE teams to align project requirements, validate data, resolve issues, and drive decisions
• Coordinate testing, validation, communication, training, and change management activities for payroll system, vendor, policy, and process changes
• Create and maintain project documentation, process maps, standard operating procedures, job aids, and implementation plans to support operational readiness
• Prepare accurate project reporting, metrics, issue logs, decision records, and leadership-ready summaries of progress, risks, and outcomes
• Support payroll reconciliation, data analysis, and root-cause review activities needed to inform project decisions and validate successful implementation
• Ensure project deliverables support compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll, wage, hour, tax, and audit requirements
• Serve as a subject matter resource and escalation partner for project-related payroll questions, risks, dependencies, and operational impacts
• Assist with payroll tax and payroll process daily activities when project cycles are slow

Payroll Team Lead

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings and payments across all U.S. jurisdictions (federal, state, and local)
• Partner with third-party tax vendor to monitor filing status, funding, and issue resolution; prepare filings for jurisdictions not supported by the vendor
• Perform and review payroll tax reconciliations (Forms 941, W-2, state and local returns) and resolve variances with payroll and general ledger
• Maintain and execute payroll tax controls to support SOX compliance and audit readiness
• Manage payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, and audits through resolution, including penalty mitigation when applicable
• Ensure accurate tax setup and compliance for new hires, transfers, and multi-state work arrangements within the payroll system (Dayforce)
• Support tax account registrations and compliance setup for new entities, business expansions, mergers, and acquisitions
• Lead year-end payroll tax activities, including W-2 balancing, validation, and distribution support
• Identify and implement process improvements, and contribute to SOPs and documentation to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Payroll Tax Analyst

• Coordinates team member progress of payroll transaction completion within the payroll process timelines.
• Engaging and supporting payroll management and displaying intelligence and compassion to team members.
• Performs all duties of a Pay Coordinator as needed.
• Serves as a first level contact for team members and field staff responding to inquiries and resolving escalated field issues.
• Provides assistance to payroll current and new team members regarding payroll processes.
• Coaches team members to ensure excellent customer service standards are followed and provided to the field.
• Develops and maintains payroll processing desk level procedure and training documentation.
• Provides support and individual training to team members and field staff on payroll processes and procedures.
• Assists Payroll Supervisor by monitoring team schedules, ensuring adequate daily coverage.
• Coordinates team members workload ensuring deadlines are met.
• Performs pay period audits of selected criterion to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of teams.
• Assists in the completion and submission of wage verifications.
• Approves off-cycle payroll payment team member calculations, ensuring accuracy.
• Assists Management identifying workflow process and procedure improvements, recommending changes as needed.

Lead Payroll Coordinator

• Own the product vision, roadmap, priorities, and performance outcomes for embedded payroll capabilities within Business Banking.
• Lead cross-functional execution across engineering, design, and content.
• Drive customer discovery and synthesize behavioral data, funnel performance, segmentation, and competitive insights.
• Partner with the payroll provider and internal stakeholders to align priorities and delivery plans.
• Define and manage product metrics to improve conversion, activation, engagement, retention, and adoption.

Product Manager, Payroll Customer Journey – Delivery

• Responsible for recruiting and interviewing to continuously grow the sales team(s)
• Responsible for managing region and holding team accountable for productive sales goals
• Continuously support employees in the field to best understand their challenges and coach up when necessary
• Maintain existing/prospective client records, in accordance with company policies
• Continuously build and develop knowledge of current product/service portfolio
• Provide status updates to VP and/or SVP
• Responsible for achieving minimum production requirements
• Lead weekly team meeting and weekly one-on-one with team members
• Conduct monthly team training sessions

Payroll Division Manager

• Provide direct support and consulting to payroll clients
• Understand payroll in depth and maintain knowledge of payroll practices and laws
• Independently manage client relationships while escalating issues when needed
• Ensure client payroll information is accurate
• Review and process payrolls in a timely manner
• Prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer's contributions
• Establish strong and trusted client relationships
• Maintain confidentiality of employee data
• Provide technical software support to clients
• Identify and capture out of scope work and expand services to clients

• Lead Global Payroll Operations: Own and scale the end-to-end processing of multi-entity global payrolls, ensuring absolute accuracy, compliance with localized tax laws, and timely execution.
• System Administration & Optimization: Act as the primary business owner for our core payroll systems, specifically focusing on the configuration, data integrity, reporting, and automated workflows within Workday Payroll.
• Lead Migration and Transformation Initiatives: Lead and participate in complex financial/HR system migrations or implementation projects, partnering with external consultants and internal Business Systems teams to scale infrastructure, including process redesign, testing, cutover, and stabilization.
• Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain robust internal control frameworks over global payroll processing to ensure compliance with internal control requirements and audit readiness.
• Equity & Mobility Partnership: Partner closely with Stock Plan Administration, Legal, and Corporate Tax to accurately process stock-based compensation distributions (RSUs/Options), net settlements, and withholding taxes across global jurisdictions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a trusted thought partner to People/HR, FP&A, Accounting, and legal teams to align payroll execution with broader corporate strategies and company goals.

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