job summary: Senior Payroll Specialist Currently working with a global 1300+ person service based company that is very profitable, growing and looking for someone with strong Workday knowledge that can support their multi-state payroll processing, systems projects, and automation initiatives as they continue to scale the business. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of payroll experience including strong Workday knowledge. Please apply for more information. location: Coppell, Texas job type: Permanent salary: $85,000 - 110,000 per year work hours: 9 to 5 education: No Degree Required experience: 5 Years responsibilities: Job Description As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will support the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. You will also contribute to process enhancement efforts, including helping to identify system best practices for the payroll function. What you'll do Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.Develop processes and quality assurance programs to support expanding complexity of payroll, including international payroll, dual citizen payroll, multiple company payrolls, and new business set ups, maximizing the use of HRIS for all payroll processes to maintain high service levels as headcount increases.Ensure local taxation set up for all team members in partnership with HR Compliance.Collaborate cross functionally with Accounting, Treasury, Compliance, and other areas of the business as needed.Research & analyze sophisticated matters regarding international / federal / state compliance.Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices in partnership with HR Compliance.May serve as payroll partners' contact for all wage payment, tax, and invoicing items.Execute and/or serve as QA for international payrolls with optimization of vendor and HRIS support.Support payroll processing.Partner with key stakeholders including Compensation, Accounting, Legal and external equity vendor to process equity vesting payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely taxation.Execute payroll quality assurance and year-end tax requirements, maximizing the external partnerships and HRIS where possible.Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.Assess special tax implications needed for new company setup in multiple countries and all states.Complete dual citizen payroll setups and transactions in conjunction with the Systems team.Partner with the Compliance team for tax filings, year-end processes, and assessment of new payroll.Manage payroll vendor relationships including budgeting and invoicing.Serve as a payroll lead in partnership with the Systems team for new setups and efficiencies in Workday.Maintain strategic partnerships with external tax partners.Serve as the backup to other Payroll Specialist(s) and Senior Payroll Specialist(s). qualifications: Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.Experience with Workday.Ability to work independently and in a team setting in a remote environment.Thorough, proactive, and capable of efficiently handling multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines, and able to shift as priorities change.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to balance risks and make sound decisions.Strong leadership behavior.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, especially Excel.Proficient with HRIS and payroll software, preferably Workday and ADP solutions.Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision as well as in a cross functional team.Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with data and sensitive materials.Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge of multi-state payroll laws.International payroll experience.Excellent knowledge in implementation, custom reporting, and production problem resolution for Payroll.Proven verbal and written communication skills. skills: Payroll - 500+, Workday Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.