Payroll Specialist II - Workday Expert (Onsite Austin)

Iconcareers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Payroll Specialist II for a 6-month contract to join our Total Rewards team in Austin, TX. This onsite role manages end-to-end payroll processing, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides clear payroll support to ICON employees.

You will collaborate with Accounting, oversee benefits deductions, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and tax regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years multi-state payroll experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in multi-state payroll and benefits administration.
• 3+ years of hands-on retirement plan administration.
• Proficiency with Workday’s payroll and benefits modules.
• Experience working with large non-exempt employee populations.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits programs and retirement plans.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing in Workday, including timesheets, deductions, and miscellaneous payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with laws and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile payroll accounts.
• Manage relationship with ICON’s external payroll treasury vendor.
• Oversee payroll deductions and contributions for health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits.
• Act as main contact for employees on payroll inquiries.
• Audit and reconcile carrier/recordkeeper platforms with HRIS records.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, reporting requirements, and employment laws.
• Prepare, audit and submit government reports and filings on time.
• Develop and maintain internal policies related to timekeeping, payroll, and benefits.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly.
• Communicate complex payroll information clearly to employees.
• Participate in employee education sessions related to payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Workday

Multi-state payroll

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

ICON is seeking a Payroll Specialist II for a 6-month contract to join our Total Rewards team in Austin, TX. This onsite role manages end-to-end payroll processing, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides clear payroll support to ICON employees.

You will collaborate with Accounting, oversee benefits deductions, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and tax regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years multi-state payroll experience, including