Workday Payroll Analyst

Responsibilities:

• The Payroll Specialist will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:
• Assist designated property representatives with established payroll processing duties and timelines in accordance to Zeta values.
• Perform a variety of payroll processing audits and processes, including maintaining related records, preparing reports and transactions, documenting and updating procedures as appropriate.
• Support quarterly and year end activities.
• Utilize audit reports and queries to verify accuracy for both on and off cycle processing.
• Produce scheduled and ad-hoc reporting for management, including creating new reports in Workday.
• Partner with various internal and external teams regarding system tests, training and validation of benefit enrollment, deductions and billing.
• Assist with processing and resolving payroll related matters in a timely fashion.
• Reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy within designated timeframes.
• Process all off cycle and special payments and determined by designated company leadership per established guidelines. Data Analysis and process improvement recommendations.
• Quickly and effectively communicate with internal and external teams.
• Proactively and regularly assist with ongoing set up, testing and maintenance activities of the payroll and HRIS system.
• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.

Job Requirements Qualifications:

• 2+ years of basic payroll experience
• 1-year experience processing payrolls across multi-states
• Experience with a demonstration of time keeping and attendance tracking systems
• Strong working knowledge of payroll taxes, regulatory reporting requirements and applicable wage & hour laws

Preferred Prior Experience:

• Experience with Workday Payroll
• Ability to demonstrate a solid working knowledge of a GL
• Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional ( FPC /CPP)

Required Technology:

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking Platforms