Hybrid Payroll Systems Specialist – Dayforce & Compliance

Novonesis; Franklinton (LA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Vacation (3 weeks)

12 company holidays

Wellness Time

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

HSA option

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across North America. You will manage payroll systems, support multi-state processes, and drive improvements with Finance, HR, and Payroll teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have strong payroll knowledge, preferred accounting education, and proven project leadership experience in payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred with a minimum of five years of relevant payroll processing experience in a medium-sized organization (500+ employees).
• In lieu of a degree, ten years of progressive hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, accounting, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting employees and stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll systems and interfaces, including Ceridian Dayforce, Time & Attendance, and HRDE platforms.
• Ensure data accuracy across payroll and connected systems.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues while providing exceptional support across all organizational levels.
• Serve as the functional expert for payroll accounting, compliance, and payroll-related controls.
• Review system configurations and payroll processes to identify enhancement opportunities and optimize performance.
• Coordinate payroll exception processing, reconciliations, and accounting activities, including SAP-to-payroll reconciliations and variance corrections.
• Lead and support annual payroll projects, including workers’ compensation, 401(k), QMS activities, and audits.
• Participate in strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, tax-related projects, and payroll system implementations.
• Safeguard confidential payroll information and maintain strict confidentiality standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and operational excellence initiatives across payroll functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Discretion

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Ten years payroll experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Time & Attendance

HRDE

Excel

SAP

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across North America. You will manage payroll systems, support multi-state processes, and drive improvements with Finance, HR, and Payroll teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have strong payroll knowledge, preferred accounting education, and proven project leadership experience in payroll