Payroll Operations Specialist - Workday

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Operations Specialist

Location: South Orange County, CA

Compensation: $68,000 - $78,000 + potential bonus

Overview

A large, rapidly growing national healthcare support organization is seeking a detail-focused Payroll Operations Specialist to strengthen payroll accuracy, compliance, and reporting across a multi-state workforce. This role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capability, and the ability to manage high-volume payroll processes with precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage unclaimed property processes and payroll reconciliations.
• Support payroll tax operations and research Workday Financials discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll and legal audit requests.
• Process and track garnishment-related refunds and monthly reconciliation reports.
• Review new-facility onboarding with third-party vendors.
• Approve DailyPay and off-cycle checks as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll operations experience (multi-state preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex reporting).
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

Full-time role with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid vacation/sick time, and holiday pay.