Lead Payroll Specialist

Service Experts LLC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end multi-state payroll operations in Richardson, TX, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance. The role requires advanced proficiency in Workday Payroll and the ability to coach the payroll team to higher performance.

You will collaborate with HRIS, tax teams, and payroll stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of regular, off-cycle and year-end payrolls while maintaining SOX controls and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of progressive payroll experience in a corporate setting.
• Advanced expertise with Workday Payroll workflows and configurations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
• Experience in multi-state compliance and wage-and-hour laws.
• Experience in leading and developing payroll teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for multiple states, including off-cycle and year-end cycles.
• Optimize Workday configurations and collaborate with HRIS for seamless integrations.
• Oversee timekeeping, benefits, bonuses, and tax deductions data integration.
• Perform pre- and post-payroll audits to safeguard data integrity and SOX controls.
• Design and deliver Workday training and coach payroll staff.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Coaching

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation (preferred)

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

## Lead Payroll SpecialistApplylocations: Richardson, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R101434Welcome!The Lead Payroll Specialist will manage the execution of end-to-end multi-state payroll operations, ensuring absolute precision and adherence to strict regulatory standards. As our primary system expert, you must possess advanced proficiency in Workday Payroll. Beyond technical execution, you will coach other payroll team members and promote a culture of continuous learning.**Key Responsibilities****Payroll Execution & Workday Management*** **End-to-End Processing:** Lead the execution of regular, off-cycle, and year-end multi-state payroll cycles using Workday.* **System Optimization:** Serve as the Workday subject matter expert, partnering with HRIS team on payroll configuration needs, troubleshooting system errors, and maximizing automated workflows.* **Data Integration:** Oversee the accurate integration of timekeeping, benefits, bonuses, and tax deductions into the payroll system.**Compliance & Auditing*** **Operational Compliance:** Partner with the payroll tax to ensure accurate system configurations for federal, state, and local taxes, while maintaining internal ownership over FLSA standards, wage-and-hour laws, and regular payroll audits.* **Internal Controls:** Execute rigorous pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure data integrity and safeguard internal SOX controls.**Coaching & Team Development*** **Training Program:** Design and deliver training documentation covering Workday procedures, compliance updates, and company policies.* **Performance Support:** Provide regular constructive feedback to team members to elevate overall departmental performance.* **Experience:** Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate payroll operations.* **Education:** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience* **System Expertise:** Advanced, hands-on experience processing payroll within **Workday**.* **Regulatory & Compliance Mastery:** Proven track record of managing multi-state tax compliance, mitigating payroll risks, enforcing FLSA/labor law adherence, and ensuring precise execution of complex wage garnishments and statutory requirements.* **Leadership Skills:** Demonstrated success in training, onboarding, or leading other payroll professionals.* **Analytical Mindset:** Exceptional technical problem-solving skills with a focus on data accuracy and root-cause analysis.* **Certification (Preferred):** Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is highly desirable.### Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws*Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Service Experts.**Service Experts is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail]*