Workday Payroll Specialist

Quirch Foods, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K savings plan

Paid holidays

Personal time

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quirch Foods, LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process payroll across multiple locations using Workday Payroll and Workday HCM. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations to maintain payroll integrity and resolve employee inquiries.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll processing experience and at least 2 years of Workday Payroll experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Workday Payroll experience.
• Experience with multi-state payroll.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Experience with payroll taxes and garnishments, with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time across locations.
• Review payroll data for hours, earnings, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and reimbursements.
• Validate changes for new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and pay adjustments.
• Audit employee data in Workday and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with year-end processing (W-2s).
• Educate employees on payroll policies and procedures and respond to inquiries.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations to ensure data accuracy and drive process improvements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or Business Administration

Tools

Workday Payroll

Workday HCM

Microsoft Excel

Workday Time Tracking

UKG/Kronos

Job description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for employees across multiple locations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and Operations to maintain payroll integrity, resolve employee inquiries, and support continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate has experience using Workday Payroll and Workday HCM and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Payroll Processing

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and reimbursements.
• Validate payroll changes including new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and pay adjustments.
• Process off-cycle payrolls as needed.

Workday Administration

• Utilize Workday Payroll and Workday HCM to process payroll transactions.
• Audit employee data entered into Workday to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies within Workday.
• Maintain payroll-related business processes and workflows.
• Support Workday testing during system updates and enhancements.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Process wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other involuntary deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with year-end processing, including W-2s.

Auditing & Reporting

• Perform payroll audits before final processing.
• Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Generate payroll metrics and reports for leadership.

Employee Support

• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally and promptly.
• Assist employees with direct deposit, tax withholding, earnings statements, and payroll corrections.
• Educate employees on payroll policies and procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate employee data.
• Support audits conducted by internal and external auditors.
• Participate in payroll process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Workday Payroll experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Experience with payroll taxes and garnishments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
• Experience with timekeeping systems (Workday Time Tracking, UKG, Kronos, or similar).
• Experience with payroll accounting reconciliations.
• Food distribution, manufacturing, or logistics industry experience.
• Workday Payroll
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Compliance
• Multi-State Payroll
• Payroll Tax Administration
• Payroll Auditing
• Data Accuracy
• HRIS Administration
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail

Success Measures

• Payroll processed on time each pay period.
• Payroll inquiries resolved within established service levels.
• Compliance with payroll tax and wage regulations.
• Successful payroll audits with minimal findings.
• Continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Detail-oriented, highly organized payroll professional experienced with Workday Payroll, capable of managing complex multi-state payrolls while collaborating effectively with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance
• Plan401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Employee Discounts

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.