Senior Workday Payroll Specialist

Location: Jericho

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Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R409-2026      Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.
The
** Senior Workday Payroll Specialist
** will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations for a 700+ employee workforce across the U.S. and Canada. This role is responsible for running multi-state payroll in Workday, managing complex payroll scenarios, overseeing / reviewing payroll staff work , maintaining SOX‑compliant controls, partnering cross‑functionally, and supporting overall audit readiness.
** Responsibilities:
** Payroll Processing & Quality Control
* Run biweekly and off‑cycle payrolls in Workday
* Manage complex payroll items (retro pay, bonuses, garnishments, imputed income, expenses)
* Audit costing allocations, EIB loads, time/pay inputs, and funding reports
* Address employee payroll, time, and absence questions
* Lead W‑2/W‑2C reconciliation and year‑end activities
* Manage 401(k) funding and support payroll‑related audits
* Coordinate daily and scheduled payroll tasks

Compliance, SOX & Audit Support
* Maintain accurate, SOX‑compliant payroll documentation
* Prepare audit evidence and assist internal & external auditors
* Partner with HRIS to improve payroll workflows, reporting, and system functionality

Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Partner with HR, Benefits, and Accounting to resolve discrepancies
* Provide accounting backup for reconciliations
* Support workers’ compensation reporting, census filings, and state requirements

Tax, Reporting & Vendor Interaction
* Review and respond to ADP Smart Compliance notices
* Reconcile payroll tax filings (biweekly, quarterly, annual)
* Audit tax jurisdictions and employee tax data
* Produce payroll reporting and identify recurring issues or patterns

Documentation, Testing & Process Improvement
* Test Workday updates and new features
* Maintain job aids, procedures, and reference guides
* Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and enhance accuracy
** Required Qualifications
*** 7+ years multi-state payroll experience
* Strong Workday Payroll and ADP Smart Compliance expertise
* Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and tax compliance
* Strong Excel skills
* Experience supporting Workday payroll enhancements or implementations a plus
* Supervisory experience, FPC or CPP certification preferred
* Excellent attention to detail
* Clear, confident communication skills
* Embraces a technology-forward mindset with strong curiosity for merging tools, AI in particular, bringing forward-looking perspective that inspires innovative solutions.

The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $110,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.
Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability   
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