Workday Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee two separate bi-weekly payrolls. Coordinate the day-to-day workload of a small payroll team. Provide hands-on support to payroll users, answering questions and resolving payroll-related issues. Support payroll processing and tax activities within Workday. Work closely with Finance and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery. Assist with issue resolution following a recent Workday implementation. Provide knowledge transfer and support throughout the transition and handover period.

Qualifications: Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll. Previous experience as a Payroll Manager or in a comparable payroll leadership role. Proven experience managing bi-weekly payrolls and coordinating a small payroll team. Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and user support. Experience with California payroll requirements. Knowledge of California pension and retirement programs, with CalPERS experience highly preferred. Higher education experience is highly desirable but not essential. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity rather than solely providing high-level management. This contract offers an opportunity to take ownership of an established payroll function, support a recently implemented Workday environment, and provide stability during an important transition period. If you are an experienced Workday Payroll Manager who can quickly take ownership and provide hands-on support, we want to hear from you.