Hybrid Payroll Specialist I (Workday/Kronos)

La-Z-Boy; Neosho (MO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

La‑Z‑Boy is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate payroll processing for Retail, Factory, Administration and Executive pay groups. You will handle weekly to monthly cycles using Workday and Kronos, process special compensation, garnishments and other withholdings, and maintain secure records with strict confidentiality.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment near the

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 0–2 years of relevant work experience or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Access
• Work independently with the ability to provide status of tasks on a regular basis and recognize unusual situations/requests before proceeding
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, excellent time management with attention to detail
• Ability to work under precise deadlines and with flexibility
• A team player but able to work independently
• Self‑motivated to ask questions and learn new processes
• Travel Required: None

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for Retail, Factory, Administration and Executives pay groups as assigned on a weekly, bi-weekly and/or monthly pay cycle using Workday and Kronos systems, including entering payroll changes and adjustments as needed for an accurate payroll
• Process special compensation such as bonuses, stock options, PCRP, dividends, etc.
• Provides support to assigned pay groups as it relates to questions regarding amounts paid to employees
• Entry of Incentive Pay (IP) timecards, in addition to performing close review for accuracy, reasonableness and consistency for Factory Pay, if applicable
• Understand and process creditor garnishments, child support and other withholding orders and off cycle payments
• Balance wage payments and taxes
• May be responsible for incoming and outgoing interfaces and files, including but not limited to UKG, Workday, Wells Fargo and ADP
• Able to gather and analyze information and data to problem solve
• Organized with excellent time management skills to produce quality work
• Follow documented procedures and deliver quality work
• Maintains detailed and accurate records at all times with a high level of security and confidentiality of sensitive information
• Communicates in a shared inbox as well as through Workday case management; ensuring communication and resolution is completed timely

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Self‑motivated

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Workday

UKG

Job description

La‑Z‑Boy is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate payroll processing for Retail, Factory, Administration and Executive pay groups. You will handle weekly to monthly cycles using Workday and Kronos, process special compensation, garnishments and other withholdings, and maintain secure records with strict confidentiality.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment near the