Payroll Specialist

The Human Resources Team thrives on creating the ultimate candidate experience. We are committed to bringing the best talent to Life Time. Building solid relationships with our current staff and candidates is at our core. Our team continues to rethink and adapt the employee experience. What does it mean to be a part of the Human Resources family? We invest in our team members and ensure they have the tools to champion their own journey. We offer an incredible benefits package, attractive compensation, flexible hours, and a fully subsidized Signature Life Time Membership.Position SummaryThe Payroll Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring team members are paid accurately and on time by providing responsive, friendly, and reliable customer service while proactively performing audits to validate payroll accuracy. This role supports weekly and off-cycle payroll processing, maintains accurate payroll and personal information in Workday, and partners with internal teams to resolve issues and support a positive and accurate payroll experience for team members.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvide exceptional support to team members by responding to payroll-related questions, researching pay discrepancies, and assisting employees with maintaining accurate payroll and personal information in Workday. Support weekly multi-state and Canadian payroll processing activities by performing assigned audits and reconciliations, processing on-demand and off-cycle paychecks, and ensuring payroll data accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Partner with HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Information Technology, and Operations to coordinate payroll-related activities and address cross-functional issues that affect employee pay. Administer payroll-related compliance and transactions, including deductions, banking details, garnishments, and other statutory or court-ordered requirements, ensuring timely and accurate processing. Contribute to payroll operational integrity by assisting with payroll reporting, payroll system testing, upgrades, training, process validations, compliance reviews, and by handling sensitive and confidential payroll and employee information in accordance with company policies. Skills And AbilitiesStrong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and empathetically when responding to payroll‑related questionsAbility to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential payroll and employee information with discretion and professionalismHigh attention to detail with the ability to follow established processes and perform audits and validations accuratelyStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and payroll deadlinesProficiency with spreadsheets and basic reporting toolsAbility to learn and navigate payroll systems, including maintaining payroll and personal information in WorkdayAbility to meet weekend or after‑hours commitments as required to support payroll timelinesEducationHigh School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificateLicenses / Certifications / RegistrationsCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plusPreferred QualificationsPayroll, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or related administrative experienceTwo or more years of payroll experienceWorkday Payroll ExperienceExperience supporting multi‑state U.S. payroll and Canadian payrollBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related fieldPayThis is an hourly position with wages starting at $23.50 and pays up to $31.75, based on experience and qualifications.BenefitsAll team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:A fully subsidized membershipDiscounts on Life Time products and services401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)Training and professional developmentPaid sick leave where required by lawFull-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Short term and long term disability insuranceLife insurancePre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plansParental leave and adoption assistancePaid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leaveDeferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income thresholdLife Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.