Sr. Payroll Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce that includes domestic and international employees in Charlotte, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings deep payroll expertise, strong command of compliance requirements, and confidence working within complex payroll environments. The person in this role will help maintain payroll accuracy, support audits and process improvements, and serve as a reliable resource for employees, managers, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end payroll activities across regular and special pay cycles, including bonus payments, adjustments, month-end activity, and international payroll processing while ensuring compliance with company policy and applicable wage laws.
• Process payroll transactions in Workday, including deductions, retirement contributions, retroactive payments, and reconciliation of earnings to confirm complete and accurate results.
• Support overtime calculations, including standard and specialized overtime scenarios, to ensure employee pay is administered correctly.
• Upload variable compensation data and wage changes through interface tools, verify file accuracy, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Review employee separations and final payments promptly, applying state-specific requirements and internal guidelines to ensure compliant processing.
• Investigate payroll issues by gathering relevant details, analyzing records, and coordinating with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Perform payroll controls, audit support activities, and recordkeeping tasks to protect data integrity and maintain documentation for review purposes.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and leaders, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and related accounting matters.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts, assist with testing related to Workday updates or configuration changes, and maintain current procedure documentation.
• Take on additional payroll projects and operational assignments as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent training in a related discipline; coursework in Human Resources or Accounting is preferred.

• At least five years of hands-on payroll experience with a strong understanding of payroll calculations, tax withholding, deductions, and compliance requirements.

• Practical experience processing payroll in Workday Payroll is required.

• Experience with payroll compliance and tax-related tools, including SmartCompliance, is required.

• Familiarity with payment processing workflows and resolving rejected payroll transactions is preferred.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

• Proficiency in Workday, ADP, Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Compensation

$35.15-$40.70 Hourly

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