Corporate Payroll Specialist - Workday & Compliance

McLane Company, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist – Corporate to join our Finance team in Temple, Texas.

You will process, balance, and validate payroll for assigned divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance across federal, state, and local requirements. The role supports Workday and other HRIS/payroll systems, provides frontline payroll troubleshooting, and helps divisions with questions while delivering training for Payroll Clerks and Driver Payroll Clerks.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of payroll experience required.
• Experience with Workday or other HRIS/payroll systems preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes, wage and employment laws, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues accurately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Process, balance, and validate payroll for assigned divisions during each payroll cycle.
• Review payroll interface files, data validation queries, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct routine payroll audits and research discrepancies.
• Set up and maintain garnishment orders and wage assignments from federal, state, and local agencies.
• Provide first-level troubleshooting and support for payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems.
• Assist divisions with payroll questions and provide guidance on payroll procedures, Workday processes, and related systems.
• Develop and deliver training for Payroll Clerks and Driver Payroll Clerks as needed.
• Serve as a backup payroll resource during unexpected staffing shortages at division locations.
• Maintain compliance with wage and employment laws, payroll regulations, and company policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve payroll issues and improve processes.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist – Corporate to join our Finance team in Temple, Texas.

You will process, balance, and validate payroll for assigned divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance across federal, state, and local requirements. The role supports Workday and other HRIS/payroll systems, provides frontline payroll troubleshooting, and helps divisions with questions while delivering training for Payroll Clerks and Driver Payroll Clerks.