Senior Workday Payroll Lead — Hybrid, Atlanta

Bernard Nickels & Associates; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Bernard Nickels & Associates is seeking a Payroll Lead in Atlanta, GA. The role requires overseeing payroll operations with hands-on Workday expertise and multi-state tax compliance. You will manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensure accuracy, and drive efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. This hybrid, full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on payroll administration.
• Experience using Workday to process and administer payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and multi-state filings.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing, including regular and off-cycle runs.
• Ensure accurate processing in Workday and serve as primary payroll resource.
• Manage multi-state payroll tax compliance, filings, and reporting.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll tax forms (W‑2s, 941s, state filings).
• Coordinate state tax registrations and benefit-related deductions.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities and GL activity; process payroll journal entries.
• Handle 401(k) and stock purchase plan deductions and uploads.
• Perform payroll audits and year-end activities; support onboarding/termination.

Skills

Workday

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Payroll regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/related field

Job description

Bernard Nickels & Associates is seeking a Payroll Lead in Atlanta, GA. The role requires overseeing payroll operations with hands-on Workday expertise and multi-state tax compliance. You will manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensure accuracy, and drive efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. This hybrid, full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.