Workday Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

Workday Payroll Administrator

TeemaGroup

Full-time

Hybrid | Dallas, TX, United States

The Workday Payroll Administrator is responsible for managing and executing the company’s payrolloperations within the Workday HCM system. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing incompliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The administrator will serve as a key liaisonbetween HR, and Finance, ensuring data integrity, audit readiness, and seamless payroll operations.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and process biweekly payrolls through Workday Payroll, ensuring accuracy,timeliness, and compliance with company policies and all U.S. tax and labor laws.Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations,compensation changes, garnishments, and deductions.Review and validate time, attendance, and leave data prior to payroll submission.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax withholding, wage, and hour regulations.Reconcile payroll data and general ledger accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies.Manage and process year-end reporting, including W-2s, and other required filings.Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues in atimely and professional manner.Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure alignment between payroll,compensation, and benefits deductions.Responsible for reconciling payroll registers with 401(k) contribution files, uploading andverifying data in the vendor portal, processing timely wires aligned with payroll dates, andmaintaining accurate documentation for audit compliance.Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing required documentation.Participate in Workday system updates, configuration testing, and troubleshooting to maintainpayroll accuracy and system efficiency.Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes through automation,reporting, and system enhancements.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.Minimum of 3–5 years of payroll administration experience, including 3 years using WorkdayPayroll in a corporate environment.In-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll practices, including FLSA, FICA, multi-state taxation, andwage and hour compliance.Experience with multi-state payroll and compliance strongly preferred.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation).Strong understanding of payroll reporting, tax filing, and reconciliation.Exceptional attention to detail, organization, time management, and accuracy.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality andhandle sensitive information with discretion.CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) preferred.

What's in it for you? (Salary, Commissions & Benefits)

• Hybrid work model based in Dallas, TX — split your time between home and our Dallas office for flexibility and in-person collaboration

• Competitive base salary as the core of your compensation package