Workday Payroll Lead | Multi-State Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

11 holidays

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account

Education assistance

Job summary

Bernard Nickels & Associates in Atlanta is seeking a Payroll Lead to oversee payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, and serve as the payroll SME across processing, controls, and systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, strong Workday knowledge, and the ability to independently manage complex payroll activities within a banking context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field required.
• 5+ years of hands-on payroll administration and processing experience.
• Experience using Workday to process payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and multi-state filings.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing including regular and off-cycle payrolls (24 per year).
• Ensure accurate payroll processing in Workday as the primary resource for payroll questions and system functionality.
• Manage multi-state payroll tax compliance, including tax filings, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll tax forms (W-2s, 941s, etc.).
• Coordinate new state payroll tax registrations and applications as needed.
• Administer wage garnishments and payroll deductions.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities and validate GL activity.
• Coordinate payroll-related uploads and deductions for 401(k) and other benefits.
• Process bonuses and commissions.
• Conduct payroll audits and support year-end activities.
• Coordinate onboarding, terminations, final pay, and benefits administration.
• Support open enrollment and payroll/benefits matters with HR.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Workday payroll functionality.

Skills

Workday payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Bernard Nickels & Associates in Atlanta is seeking a Payroll Lead to oversee payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, and serve as the payroll SME across processing, controls, and systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, strong Workday knowledge, and the ability to independently manage complex payroll activities within a banking context.