Urgent need Workday Payroll Analyst (Remote)

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with end-to-end payroll processing and post-payroll audits to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support the preparation, validation, and submission of payroll tax files and quarterly/year-end tax reporting.
• Process wage garnishments, levies, and other withholdings in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to research and resolve payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies.
• Analyze and audit Workday Payroll transactions for data integrity, proper costing, and union contract compliance.
• Identify system or process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to streamline payroll operations.
• Maintain detailed documentation of payroll processes, audit procedures, and compliance activities.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and union agreements affecting payroll.

Skills & Competencies:
• High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data reconciliation tools.
• Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements to payroll processes.