Lead Payroll Specialist

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The Lead Payroll Specialist will manage the execution of end-to-end multi-state payroll operations, ensuring absolute precision and adherence to strict regulatory standards. As our primary system expert, you must possess advanced proficiency in Workday Payroll. Beyond technical execution, you will coach other payroll team members and promote a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate payroll operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Advanced, hands-on experience processing payroll within Workday.
• Proven track record of managing multi-state tax compliance, mitigating payroll risks, enforcing FLSA/labor law adherence, and ensuring precise execution of complex wage garnishments and statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated success in training, onboarding, or leading other payroll professionals.
• Exceptional technical problem-solving skills with a focus on data accuracy and root-cause analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of regular, off-cycle, and year-end multi-state payroll cycles using Workday.
• Serve as the Workday subject matter expert, partnering with HRIS team on payroll configuration needs, troubleshooting system errors, and maximizing automated workflows.
• Oversee the accurate integration of timekeeping, benefits, bonuses, and tax deductions into the payroll system.
• Partner with the payroll tax to ensure accurate system configurations for federal, state, and local taxes, while maintaining internal ownership over FLSA standards, wage-and-hour laws, and regular payroll audits.
• Execute rigorous pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure data integrity and safeguard internal SOX controls.
• Design and deliver training documentation covering Workday procedures, compliance updates, and company policies.
• Provide regular constructive feedback to team members to elevate overall departmental performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior