Senior Workday Payroll & Benefits Administrator

TEEMA Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator in Dallas, TX. This hands-on role focuses on accurate payroll processing in Workday Payroll and administering employee benefits across multiple states. You will ensure compliance, run audits, and support year-end processes.

You will coordinate with HR and Finance, manage enrollments and inquiries, and help implement improvements in payroll and benefits operations. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of combined payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Workday Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, taxes, reconciliations and reporting.
• Experience administering health, welfare, retirement and leave-related benefits.
• Working knowledge of Workday HCM and Benefits and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process scheduled and off-cycle payroll in Workday; ensure accurate earnings, taxes, deductions, and timekeeping.
• Manage payroll changes for hires, separations, compensation, leave, garnishments and events.
• Complete payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, and year-end W-2 support.
• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement and other benefits.
• Coordinate enrollments, life events, inquiries, carrier coordination and vendor invoices.
• Support annual open enrollment and benefits communications.
• Maintain Workday Payroll and Benefits data; assist testing, reporting and system improvements.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax and benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, employees, and providers to resolve issues.

Skills

Payroll administration

Workday Payroll

Excel

Multistate payroll

Communication

Analytical

Discretion with confidential info

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; HR/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday Payroll

Workday HCM

Job description

TEEMA Group is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator in Dallas, TX. This hands-on role focuses on accurate payroll processing in Workday Payroll and administering employee benefits across multiple states. You will ensure compliance, run audits, and support year-end processes.

You will coordinate with HR and Finance, manage enrollments and inquiries, and help implement improvements in payroll and benefits operations. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 5+ years of experience.