We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Senior Workday Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes, accounting principles, and tax regulations. This role will be responsible for supporting processing of payrolls, general ledger postings, and reconciliation of payroll payments. This role requires a combination of payroll expertise in the Workday platform, deep understanding of payroll processes and financial implications, and strong reconciliation skills.Location: This role can be hybrid-based reporting to our office in Deerfield, IL at least 3 days per week (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday). Mondays and Fridays may be done from home.What you will be doingReconcile, configure, and process multiple general ledger files by division accounting for all differences, including support of questions regarding the entries, correcting errors within the payroll systems and providing adjustments as needed.Reconcile and resolve Payroll tax submission though ADP Smart Compliance.Reconcile and process weekly integrations with funding to third parties accounting for all differences for net pay, taxes, garnishments, etc.Process payments for highly compensated employees including Stock, Non-Qualified, and other Perquisites/Programs with an understanding of state and federal tax implications to ensure compliance.Collaborate with multiple Finance teams to gather requirements for payroll account postings to multiple general ledgers.Conduct financial analysis of payroll-related expenses, including labor costs, benefits, taxes, and other payroll-related liabilities, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.Serve on cross departmental teams and provide payroll accounting support for project teams including acquisitions.Support new procedures/projects and improvements due to business changes, operational requirements, strategic initiatives, and legal requirements.
