Payroll Specialist: Multi-State & Workday Expert

ADE ADESA Inc; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OPENLANE is seeking a Payroll Specialist with 1-2 years of experience in large-volume payroll processing. You will manage biweekly payroll for multiple locations, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax rules, and maintain garnishments and tax levies with accuracy.

Proficiency in Workday and Excel will support audits and reporting. You will collaborate with HR partners and management to ensure timely payroll processing and data integrity, while supporting audits and system testing

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in large-volume payroll processing.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax rules and garnishment compliance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills to support field and corporate HR partners.

Responsibilities

• Execute accurate and complete biweekly payroll processing for assigned OPENLANE locations in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Maintain payroll data, records, and timely updates within the payroll system as required by law and company policy.
• Enter and accurately maintain wage garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies.
• Perform periodic reviews and audits of quarterly and annual wage and tax reports for accuracy.
• Support internal, external, and corporate audits by resolving discrepancies and pulling necessary documentation.
• Reconcile time-off balances and generate custom payroll reports on an as-needed basis.
• Workday system testing for projects or new requirements.

Skills

Workday

Excel

Payroll processing

Compliance auditing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Workday payroll software

Job description

OPENLANE is seeking a Payroll Specialist with 1-2 years of experience in large-volume payroll processing. You will manage biweekly payroll for multiple locations, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax rules, and maintain garnishments and tax levies with accuracy.

Proficiency in Workday and Excel will support audits and reporting. You will collaborate with HR partners and management to ensure timely payroll processing and data integrity, while supporting audits and system testing