Payroll Specialist with Workday

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity in Tukwila, WA. This position will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a growing organization. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience processing payroll in Workday and is comfortable managing payroll activities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule using Workday
• Review and audit payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and payroll adjustments
• Reconcile payroll reports and support month-end accounting activities
• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure employee data accuracy
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits
• Generate payroll reports and provide analysis as requested
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Recent hands-on experience with Workday Payroll required
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience processing payroll for medium to large employee populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and data reconciliation
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong customer service and communication abilities
• CPP certification preferred but not required
• Experience with multi-state payroll
• Experience supporting payroll audits and reporting
• Background working with integrated HRIS and timekeeping systems