Payroll Specialist - Workday Payroll

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with strong Workday Payroll experience to support end-to-end weekly payroll processing for both salaried and hourly employees across California. This position will be responsible for the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations. This is a contract opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Process weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees in California Manage the full payroll process from data review and timekeeping validation through payroll submission, reconciliation, and post-payroll reporting

Review employee pay data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and adjustments

Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on schedule in Workday Payroll Audit payroll records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Maintain compliance with California payroll laws, wage and hour requirements, and company policies

Coordinate with HR, benefits, finance, and managers to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes

Process off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, final pay, and employee status changes as needed

Support payroll tax reporting, deductions, and year-end payroll activities

Respond to employee payroll questions and provide timely issue resolution

Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information

Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives