Payroll Specialist

DriveTime•Tempe, AZ

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for preparing and processing data for multiple companies in multiple states using the WORKDAY payroll system. This role involves running daily, weekly, and monthly reports, reviewing and auditing incoming employee data from Self Service and Onboarding systems, and responding to questions, researching discrepancies, and resolving pay issues. The specialist will also calculate retroactive pay adjustments, verify and audit information prior to payroll transmission, and process manual checks when necessary. Additionally, the role includes advising and mentoring team members on complex payroll issues, resolving payroll, timekeeping, and tax-related issues, and answering help-desk tickets.

Requirements

3+ years of payroll experience required
Moderate to advanced Microsoft Excel experience
Basic knowledge of multi state payroll laws
Experience working in multiple systems in a high-volume environment
Must have experience with and demonstrate superb customer service with an emphasis on phone skills
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
1 year of Workday Payroll experience
payroll tax knowledge desired

Responsibilities

Run daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Review and audit incoming employee data from Self Service and Onboarding systems.
Respond to questions, research discrepancies, and resolve pay issues.
Calculate retroactive pay adjustments.
Verify and audit information prior to payroll transmission.
Process manual checks when necessary.
Advise and mentor team members regarding complex payroll issues.
Resolve payroll, timekeeping and tax-related issues.
Answer help-desk tickets.