Payroll & Tax Analyst — Workday Specialist

Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Discretionary time off

Wellness options

Job summary

Stout, Risius & Ross, LLC is seeking a payroll professional to support semi-monthly payroll for 1,200+ employees across 35 states, primarily using Workday. You will reconcile payroll and tax data, manage 401(k) contributions and other deductions, and respond to payroll inquiries with timely resolutions.

Join a team focused on strengthening controls, reducing compliance risk, and delivering accurate, on-time payroll and reporting, while collaborating with HR and external vendors in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, accounting and numerical skills for researching discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Excel; handling large data sets and common formulas.
• Clear communication, both written and verbal with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion handling confidential payroll and financial information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, expanding ownership over time.

Responsibilities

• Backup Workday payroll processing for 1,200+ employees across ~35 states (semi-monthly).
• Review inputs: hires, terminations, compensation changes, PTO, leaves, final pay, signing bonus repayments and merit increases.
• Manage 401(k), insurance, garnishments and other deductions; perform reconciliations and close activities.
• Build recurring and ad-hoc Workday reports for Payroll, Tax, Finance and HR needs.
• Assist with payroll tax and 401(k) audits and year-end processes.
• Support federal, state and local payroll tax compliance and related registrations.
• Handle payroll inquiries and coordinate with vendors and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and reduce risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Discretion

Independent & collaborative

Workday knowledge

Tools

Workday

Job description

Stout, Risius & Ross, LLC is seeking a payroll professional to support semi-monthly payroll for 1,200+ employees across 35 states, primarily using Workday. You will reconcile payroll and tax data, manage 401(k) contributions and other deductions, and respond to payroll inquiries with timely resolutions.

Join a team focused on strengthening controls, reducing compliance risk, and delivering accurate, on-time payroll and reporting, while collaborating with HR and external vendors in a dynamic