Workday Payroll Specialist

Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitality's family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.

Job Details:

Position: Workday Payroll Specialist

Location:Mansfield, MA

Hours: Full T
ime

Salary: $60,000-$80,000

Based on experience, compensation is negotiable.

Pay Frequency: Weekly - Direct Deposit

What We Offer You:

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Payroll Specialist Job Summary:

The Payroll Specialist will review, research and reconcile weekly timecards for up to 1400 colleagues (1200 non-union and 200 union) utilizing Workday. Collaborate with management across 80+ locations in multiple states to ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and other state and federal laws. Utilizes a variety of reports to identify potential areas of discrepancies, and proactively resolves them. Investigate and address other unforeseen problems, seeking consultation with other areas (such as Human Resource, Payroll Manager, Accounting Team, etc.) as appropriate. Works collaboratively and maintains timely communication with managers, leadership, and other units to ensure appropriate processing of timecards. Process wage garnishment, verifications of employment and other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Payroll processing experience utilizing Workday is required

• Union Payroll exposure is preferred but not required

• Must be proficient in Excel, i.e., V-lookup, pivot tables, sorting, combining files, etc.

• Has ownership of work and makes independent decisions

• Financial analysis skills

• Work within broad policies

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Highly effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to use good judgment and make sound business decisions

• Independently perform or manage complex work requiring the use of judgment and discretion involving relatively significant matters

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong service orientation

• Strong organization/time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines

• Approachable/Cooperative

• Responsible, dependable, and able to follow through on issues to completion

• Commitment to teamwork

• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, televisions, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position requires auditory & visual skills and the ability to follow written & oral instructions and procedures.