Payroll Specialist III

Welcome!‎The Payroll Specialist III is a senior-level administrative role responsible for the end-to-end execution, auditing, and reconciliation of complex multi-state payroll cycles. This role requires specialized expertise in managing simultaneous pay frequencies (Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly) and a deep understanding of the unique compliance requirements for both hourly/non-exempt and salaried/exempt populations using Workday.‎Key ResponsibilitiesMulti-Frequency Processing: Lead the full-cycle execution of multiple payroll runs, including weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly frequencies, ensuring 100% accuracy and strict deadline adherence. Complex Workforce Management: Manage payroll calculations for a diverse workforce, including overtime calculations for hourly employees and pro-rated earnings/deductions for salaried staff. Workday Auditing & Reconciliation: Execute rigorous pre- and post-payroll audits within Workday to validate time-entry accuracy for hourly staff and salary adjustments for exempt employees. Workday Troubleshooting: Act as the internal expert for resolving Workday-specific issues related to pay groups, period schedules, and retroactive pay calculations. Compliance & Tax: Ensure adherence to FLSA regulations regarding overtime pay, shift differentials, and minimum wage for hourly staff across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting & Analysis: Use Workday Report Writer to create comparative audits across different pay cycles to ensure total labor costs are reconciled with Finance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR and Department Managers to resolve complex time-tracking discrepancies or salary change issues. Required QualificationsExperience: 4+ years of hands-on payroll experience, with a proven track record of managing both hourly and salaried payrolls. System Expertise: Minimum 2 years of direct experience with Workday Payroll, specifically managing different pay groups and frequencies. Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) for reconciling large datasets across different pay periods. Regulation Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of multi-state tax laws and FLSA requirements for both exempt and non-exempt classifications. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or HR (or equivalent experience). Preferred QualificationsCertified Payroll Professional (CPP). Experience with Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management modules. Experience processing off-cycle or manual checks for immediate terminations. ‎Minimum Experience: 4+Years Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree‎‎Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Service Experts.Service Experts is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, please email talentacquisition@serviceexperts.com