Lead Payroll Specialist: Workday Expert & Coach

2230 Service Experts LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist in the United States to manage end-to-end multi-state payroll cycles in Workday. You will coach the payroll team, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize automated workflows.

The role requires 6+ years in corporate payroll operations, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and deep proficiency with Workday Payroll. Strong focus on accuracy, internal controls, and ongoing learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced, hands-on experience processing payroll within Workday.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate payroll operations.
• Proven track record of multi-state tax compliance and wage-and-hour adherence.
• Experience in training, onboarding, or leading other payroll professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll execution for multi-state cycles using Workday.
• Serve as the Workday subject matter expert and partner with HRIS for configuration and troubleshooting.
• Oversee integration of timekeeping, benefits, bonuses, and tax deductions into payroll.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local taxes and maintain FLSA standards; conduct regular payroll audits.
• Perform pre- and post-payroll audits to safeguard SOX controls and data integrity.
• Design and deliver training documentation on Workday procedures and compliance updates.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members to enhance performance.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance (FLSA)

Team coaching

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist in the United States to manage end-to-end multi-state payroll cycles in Workday. You will coach the payroll team, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize automated workflows.

The role requires 6+ years in corporate payroll operations, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and deep proficiency with Workday Payroll. Strong focus on accuracy, internal controls, and ongoing learning is essential.