Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (Workday Payroll) – Contract Opportunity

Job Title: Payroll Specialist (Workday Payroll)

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid/On-site)

Job Type: 6 month contract with potential for extension and/or permanent conversion.

Pay Rate: $54.00 to 57.70/hour

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support ongoing payroll operations within a fast-paced corporate environment. This role is focused on full-cycle U.S. payroll processing utilizing Workday Payroll and requires a strong understanding of payroll tax compliance, payroll reconciliations, and end-to-end payroll execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for payroll professionals who thrive in detail-oriented environments and have hands-on experience managing payroll processes from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end U.S. payroll processing using Workday Payroll
• Perform pre-payroll validation including employee data, earnings, deductions, and payroll changes
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing according to established payroll schedules
• Complete payroll reconciliations and post-payroll audits
• Process off-cycle payroll runs, adjustments, and corrections
• Manage payroll tax filings and compliance requirements at federal, state, and local levels
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audit preparation
• Partner with HR, Finance, and third-party vendors to resolve payroll-related issues
• Maintain payroll accuracy while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience processing U.S. payroll
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll (required)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll taxes, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience managing both pre-payroll and post-payroll processes
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting payroll operations in large or multi-state organizations
• Familiarity with payroll vendors such as ADP
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Experience working in multinational or complex payroll environments

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing payroll team within a well-established organization. You'll leverage your Workday expertise, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits:

PrideGlobal and its affiliates offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

👉 Apply today to take the next step in your payroll career and make an impact with a leading organization!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only Applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring or upon any inquiry regarding parental leave or lactation accommodation.