Payroll Specialist: Workday Expert & Compliance

Lesley International; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 72,618 - 82,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Job summary

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Human Resources team. You will ensure timely and accurate processing of on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, audits, and payroll reporting; leverage Workday for configuration and reporting.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Financial Aid, and strong compliance with federal and state regulations. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Two to five+ years of direct payroll experience, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with Workday payroll configuration and reporting is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and payroll methods.

Responsibilities

• Process on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls accurately and on time.
• Audit, reconcile, and perform variance analysis on payroll data.
• Develop payroll reports and analytics in collaboration with Finance and IT.
• Support general ledger reconciliations and payroll tax compliance.
• Monitor Federal Work Study earnings and maintain internal controls.
• Document standard operating procedures and respond to employee inquiries.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Payroll ERP

Job description

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Human Resources team. You will ensure timely and accurate processing of on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, audits, and payroll reporting; leverage Workday for configuration and reporting.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Financial Aid, and strong compliance with federal and state regulations. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.