Payroll Specialist; ADP & Workday

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BDA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with a strong background in domestic and international payroll processing
, payroll systems, and HRIS support. The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years of hands‑on payroll experience
, strong knowledge and recent
Workday
, and advanced Excel skills to support detailed reporting, reconciliations, payroll audits, and system-driven process improvements.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys payroll accuracy, compliance, systems optimization, and cross-functional partnership with HR, Finance, and business leaders. Experience supporting or leading Workday implementations, global payroll projects, or HRIS/payroll process improvements is highly preferred.

Location: This role requires onsite presence 4 days a week at our Austin,TX , or Troy, MI location. Would also consider Woodinville WA, Plainfield IN.

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll for 1,400+ employees across multiple states and global locations using Workday
• Support domestic and international payroll processing, including coordination with global payroll partners and systems.
• Manage state and federally mandated garnishments, wage verifications, and related payroll compliance items within Workday.
• Maintain, audit, and reconcile employee PTO accruals, payroll deductions, and related balances.
• Manage the electronic and online timekeeping system for hourly employees.
• Ensure commissions, sales incentives, and bonuses are paid accurately and on time, in alignment with compensation structures.
• Run weekly, monthly, and ad hoc payroll reports to support audits, reconciliations, compliance, and business needs.
• Currently using ADP Smart Compliance for garnishments, pay cards, and related payroll processes. Transitioning to Workday.
• Partner with HRIS, HR Operations, Finance, and business stakeholders to improve payroll processes, reporting, and system accuracy.
• Support Workday-related payroll and HRIS initiatives, including configuration, testing, data validation, implementation support, and process documentation.
• Assist with payroll tax setup, compliance review, and issue resolution related to federal, state, local, and international payroll requirements.
• Serve as a payroll systems subject matter expert, helping identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, or project support to team members during payroll system updates, implementations, or process changes.

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, including multi-state and global payroll processing.
• Workday experience required; experience processing payroll in Workday in a global organization.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, including federal, state, local, pension, filings, and garnishment processing.
• Experience setting up, auditing, or troubleshooting payroll tax-related items within payroll/HRIS systems preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to manage confidential data with discretion and professionalism.
• Fluent English required.
• Payroll certification preferred, or equivalent years of payroll experience.