Robert Half Contract Finance and Accounting is seeking a a Payroll/HRIS Analyst to join a team in Reno, Nevada on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for someone with payroll experience and strong Workday expertise who can resolve system-related inquiries, support reporting needs, and help keep project deliverables on track. The role will also contribute to training, compliance, and process improvement efforts that support accurate employee data and payroll operations.
Responsibilities:
- Resolve payroll and Workday-related service tickets, investigate issues, and provide timely, accurate solutions.
- Partner with the project manager to track deadlines, maintain momentum on key milestones, and support overall project execution.
- Evaluate project and operational challenges, raise potential risks early, and recommend practical corrective actions.
- Develop and support communication activities, including planning outreach, monitoring effectiveness, and coordinating with stakeholders.
- Assess training needs for employees and administrators, create learning materials, and help deliver payroll and system education sessions.
- Coordinate with internal communication partners to organize events, select delivery approaches, and support successful engagement efforts.
- Review employee data processes and related business rules to improve accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency.
- Support audit readiness by maintaining proper documentation, promoting compliant practices, and assisting the team with record retention standards.
- Oversee payroll-related data activities such as cleansing, validation, migration support, integration coordination, and adherence to data security expectations.
If interested please apply today and for immediate consideration call Keisha White at 775-828-0969
- Hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.
- Background managing multi-state payroll with strong understanding of payroll compliance considerations.
- Proven expertise using Workday and Workday HRIS tools to research issues, support users, and generate reports.
- Experience supporting payroll operations for organizations with more than 500 employees.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet project timelines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support training and cross-functional coordination.