Bdainc

Payroll Specialist (ADP & Workday)

Austin, Texas, United States

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$90kDetected 22 days ago

Project ManagementExcelAuditingHRISProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our
people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

Support domestic and international payroll processing, including coordination with global payroll partners and systems.
Manage state and federally mandated garnishments, wage verifications, and related payroll compliance items within ADP.
Manage the electronic and online timekeeping system for hourly employees.
Run weekly, monthly, and ad hoc payroll reports to support audits, reconciliations, compliance, and business needs.
Partner with HRIS, HR Operations, Finance, and business stakeholders to improve payroll processes, reporting, and system accuracy.
Support Workday-related payroll and HRIS initiatives, including configuration, testing, data validation, implementation support, and process documentation.
Provide guidance, mentoring, or project support to team members during payroll system updates, implementations, or process changes.
Experience as a project lead, manager, mentor, or key contributor during a Workday implementation.

Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, including multi-state and international payroll processing.
Fluent English required.
Mix of payroll operations and HRIS/systems experience.
Workday implementation experience in a global organization.
ability to serve as a Workday/payroll systems SME.
Experience partnering cross-functionally with HR, Finance, IT, and external payroll vendors.
Experience improving payroll processes, documenting workflows, validating data, and supporting change management.
Workday experience required
experience supporting or implementing Workday in a global organization strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, including federal, state, local, pension, filings, and garnishment processing.
Experience setting up, auditing, or troubleshooting payroll tax-related items within payroll/HRIS systems preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, reconciliations, and reporting.
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and reconciliation skills.
Ability to manage confidential data with discretion and professionalism.
Payroll certification preferred, or equivalent years of payroll experience.
Former ADP experience highly preferred.
Preferred Experience

Most companies claim to have the best people.
We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none.
They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition.
They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar.
It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.
Payroll Specialist
This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys payroll accuracy, compliance, systems optimization, and cross-functional partnership with HR, Finance, and business leaders.
Experience supporting or leading Workday implementations, global payroll projects, or HRIS/payroll process improvements is highly preferred.

Ensure commissions, sales incentives, and bonuses are paid accurately and on time, in alignment with compensation structures.

Maintain, audit, and reconcile employee PTO accruals, payroll deductions, and related balances.

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