Payroll Temp US Payroll Workday

Kforce's client in Emeryville, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with expertise in U.S. payroll processing using Workday. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage daily off-cycle check processing including ongoing audits, reconciliations, and compliance tasks. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, requiring the ability to balance daily operational work with monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of Payroll to support payroll compliance initiatives, conduct research on payroll regulations and best practices, develop process documentation and job aids, and contribute to cross-functional projects
• Process offcycle checks
• Manage employee garnishments, including setup, auditing and monthly reconciliation
• Reconcile and post daily payroll GL entries in D365
• Perform monthly GL reconciliations
• Support regular payroll processing, including data validation and audits
• Assist with unclaimed property processing
• Manage highvolume Unclaimed Property and W2 inboxes
• Assist with payroll audits and internal control reviews
• Support yearend processes
• Support adhoc reporting, audits, and crossfunctional projects as needed
• 3,000 employees to process payroll for
• 3-5+ years of experience in US payroll processing
• Hands-on recent Workday Payroll experience (mandatory) (Open to ADP Globalview recent experience as well)
• Experience creating process documentation, standard operating procedures, or job aids, with the ability to independently research payroll-related topics and support compliance initiatives
• Advanced Excel skills Mandatory (ability to work with large volumes of data, vlookups, pivots, analysis, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills
• Reliable and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service and follow-through
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Flexibility with job responsibilities

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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