HR Operations Partner – Timekeeping & Payroll Analyst

Slate Auto•Troy, MI

About The Position

Slate is seeking a detail-oriented HR Operations Partner – Timekeeping & Payroll Analyst to join its growing HR Operations team. The role is responsible for accurate, timely payroll delivery, with a focus on timekeeping review, Workday payroll administration, and cross-functional partnership. The position works with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Manufacturing, and external payroll vendors to support a seamless and compliant payroll experience. The role reviews weekly and biweekly timesheets, prepares payroll files and reconciliations, maintains employee and payroll information in Workday, supports payroll tax compliance, and handles payroll reporting and follow-up tasks. It also supports Workday payroll and timekeeping initiatives, employee absence transactions, organizational changes, manager training, employee inquiries, audits, and process improvements. The position serves as backup for new-hire onboarding and orientation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in payroll and timekeeping.
Experience with multi-state or multi-jurisdiction payroll and familiarity with payroll tax regulations.
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.
Strong organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
Ability to manage confidential data with discretion and professionalism.
Experience improving payroll processes, documenting workflows, validating data, and supporting change management.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of hands-on Workday payroll and timekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

Review weekly and biweekly timesheets for missing or inaccurate entries, overtime, PTO, coding, and baseline-hour discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll processing.
Prepare weekly and biweekly payroll files, reports, uploads, funding requests, and reconciliations accurately and on time.
Maintain Workday payroll and employee data, including new-hire information, local tax jurisdictions, first-pay timing, home departments, direct deposits, compensation and profile changes, bonuses, terminations, deductions, arrears, allowances, and expense reimbursements.
Track payroll follow-up items, arrears, and quarter-end and year-end tasks through completion, protecting confidential information and escalating material concerns.
Run weekly, monthly, and ad hoc payroll reports for audits, reconciliations, compliance, and business needs.
Assist with and manage payroll tax setup, compliance reviews, and resolution of federal, state, and local payroll tax issues.
Process and validate approved compensation changes, including promotions and market adjustments, and ensure accurate Workday records and timely payroll updates.
Monitor employee repayment obligation agreements upon termination, coordinate with HR and Payroll to validate outstanding balances, and support authorized final-pay deductions or follow-up in accordance with applicable law.
Coordinate and reconcile travel and expense payroll payments with Finance and Payroll, resolving payment discrepancies.
Support and manage Workday payroll and timekeeping initiatives, including testing, data validation, implementation support, and process documentation.
Support approved company and organizational changes in Workday, including company transfers and employee data updates, and validate downstream payroll and reporting impacts.
Monitor and support employee absence requests and related Workday transactions, coordinating with HR and Payroll to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll treatment.
Create Workday timekeeping job aids and deliver training sessions for managers.
Provide guidance, mentoring, and project support to team members during payroll system updates, implementations, and process changes.
Act as backup for new-hire onboarding and orientation programs.
Help resolve employee inquiries, focusing on a positive employee experience and effective escalation.
Partner with Manufacturing, HR, Finance, IT, and external payroll vendors.
Manage audits, reporting, and compliance reviews as needed.
Recommend and support improvements to payroll processes, documentation, and workflows, including data validation and change management.
Manage and direct project management efforts related to Workday payroll implementations.