We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a growing team in Scottsdale, Arizona in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on delivering accurate payroll operations for a multi-state workforce while supporting compliance needs tied to government contracting. The ideal candidate brings strong Workday expertise, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to collaborate across payroll, finance, and human resources in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and contract employees, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on time.<br>• Maintain and update payroll-related records, including compensation changes, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and direct deposit details.<br>• Utilize Workday to manage employee payroll data, validate inputs, perform audits, and generate reporting needed for payroll operations.<br>• Review timesheets and labor allocations to confirm accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to company policies and government contract requirements.<br>• Support government contracting payroll activities such as labor charging, project cost tracking, contract-related setup, and audit preparation.<br>• Reconcile payroll outputs against tax filings, benefit deductions, and general ledger accounts to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial accuracy.<br>• Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance to maintain clean employee data and deliver reliable payroll reporting.<br>• Assist with periodic payroll close activities, including year-end processing, W-2 support, audit documentation, and special payroll analysis.<br>• Respond to employee payroll questions promptly and investigate issues related to pay, deductions, or time reporting.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, reinforce internal controls, and enhance system-supported processes.