Payroll Lead (Workday)
<p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to oversee and execute end-to-end payroll operations within Workday. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting system configuration, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead the full-cycle payroll process using Workday, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for employees</li><li>Configure and maintain Workday payroll system settings, including earnings, deductions, and tax setups</li><li>Troubleshoot payroll system issues, including discrepancies related to earnings calculations and GL postings</li><li>Partner with Accounting to ensure payroll entries are properly recorded and reconciled in the general ledger</li><li>Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, compliance, and completeness</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and provide guidance to internal stakeholders</li><li>Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors</li></ul>
<ul><li>5+ years of payroll experience with a strong focus on Workday Payroll</li><li>Hands-on experience processing payroll within Workday</li><li>Experience configuring payroll elements within Workday (earnings, deductions, tax settings, etc.)</li><li>Proven ability to troubleshoot payroll system issues, including earnings and GL posting discrepancies</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll accounting and general ledger impact</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally</li><li>High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p>All interested applicants please reply to me directly via LinkedIn - Casey Kendall </p>
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- Washington, DC
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
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91000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to oversee and execute end-to-end payroll operations within Workday. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting system configuration, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead the full-cycle payroll process using Workday, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for employees</li><li>Configure and maintain Workday payroll system settings, including earnings, deductions, and tax setups</li><li>Troubleshoot payroll system issues, including discrepancies related to earnings calculations and GL postings</li><li>Partner with Accounting to ensure payroll entries are properly recorded and reconciled in the general ledger</li><li>Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, compliance, and completeness</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and provide guidance to internal stakeholders</li><li>Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors</li></ul>
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00Z