Payroll Specialist: Kronos & Workday Expert (Plano)

Staffmark Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off + More!

Job summary

Staffmark Workforce Solutions has a contract opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Plano, TX. The role is fully on-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with hours potentially varying.

The payroll specialist will support payroll accounting and reporting, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and manage data across multiple payroll systems, including Kronos/UltiPro and Workday. Requires 5–7 years of experience, a bachelor’s in marketing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent training required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience required.
• 3+ years US & CAN payroll work experience, preferably in a 3rd party payroll/shared service.
• 2+ years in customer service with strong relationship skills.
• Experience with top-tier payroll and HRIS systems (UKGPro, Kronos, Workday) preferred.
• APA FPC or CPP designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Kronos timecard maintenance and data integrity across payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in payroll processing.
• Manage relationships within defined SLAs and provide product support to stakeholders.
• Act as Customer Experience lead for payroll inquiries via multiple channels.
• Identify process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Handle leaves of absence and supplemental benefit payments calculations.
• Support Sr. Payroll Analysts with high-quality payroll delivery.
• Assist with periodic and ad hoc reporting for stakeholders.
• Contribute to data collection for system enhancements and projects.
• Support audit processes for monthly, quarterly, and annual activities.

Skills

Kronos experience

FPC or CPP certification

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Tools

UKGPro UltiPro

UKG WFC Kronos

UKG WFD Dimensions

Workday

Job description

Staffmark Workforce Solutions has a contract opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Plano, TX. The role is fully on-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with hours potentially varying.

The payroll specialist will support payroll accounting and reporting, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and manage data across multiple payroll systems, including Kronos/UltiPro and Workday. Requires 5–7 years of experience, a bachelor’s in marketing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.