About the Payroll Administrator Role at Robert Half

Join Robert Half's dynamic team in Benicia, California, as a Payroll Administrator specializing in Workday. This part-time position (3 days per week) is perfect for an experienced payroll professional ready to make an immediate impact following our recent Workday implementation. As a key player in our growing organization, you'll provide expert-level training, conduct critical payroll audits, and drive process optimizations to ensure seamless payroll operations. Located in the heart of Benicia, CA, this role offers flexibility with required Mondays and Tuesdays, plus a third flexible day (Wednesday or Thursday). If you're passionate about Workday payroll, payroll accuracy, and mentoring teams, this opportunity at Robert Half will leverage your expertise while offering work-life balance.

Robert Half is a leader in financial and administrative staffing, and this Payroll Administrator position supports our commitment to operational excellence. You'll collaborate closely with HR and finance teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement best practices that scale with our business growth. With a competitive salary context around $35/hour, this role is ideal for professionals seeking part-time stability in the Benicia area.

Key Responsibilities

Auditing and Accuracy Assurance

Your primary duty will be to audit payroll processes meticulously, ensuring all deductions, withholdings, taxes, and benefits are processed with 100% accuracy. This involves deep dives into Workday data to identify and correct discrepancies before they impact employees or compliance.

Training and Mentoring Payroll Specialists

Mentor and train two dedicated payroll specialists on Workday best practices. You'll conduct hands-on sessions, share expert knowledge, and foster a culture of continuous learning to elevate the entire team's performance.

Payroll Reporting Expertise

Run, analyze, and explain comprehensive payroll reports within Workday, including critical month-end and year-end closings. Your insights will inform leadership decisions and ensure regulatory compliance.

Process Improvement and Optimization

Proactively identify inefficiencies in payroll workflows and collaborate with the team to implement innovative best practices. Post-Workday implementation, your optimizations will streamline operations for our expanding organization.

Troubleshooting and Support

Serve as the go-to expert for resolving payroll errors and system issues in Workday. Your advanced troubleshooting skills will minimize downtime and maintain payroll reliability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Interface seamlessly with HR and finance departments to align payroll administration with broader business objectives, ensuring data integrity across systems.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this Payroll Administrator role, candidates must bring proven expertise:

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll administration experience, with expert-level proficiency in Workday Payroll.
• Demonstrated success in auditing payroll for accuracy, including deductions, withholdings, and compliance.
• Experience training and mentoring payroll teams on HCM systems like Workday.
• Strong ability to generate, interpret, and present payroll reports (month-end, year-end, etc.).
• Track record of identifying and implementing payroll process improvements.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for payroll errors and system integrations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for HR/finance collaboration.
• Availability for part-time schedule: 3 days/week (Mondays/Tuesdays required).
• Familiarity with California payroll regulations and best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or related field preferred.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

At Robert Half, we value work-life balance, professional growth, and competitive rewards. This part-time Payroll Administrator role offers a flexible schedule tailored to your lifestyle, while positioning you as a pivotal expert in our Workday ecosystem. Enjoy collaboration with top-tier HR and finance professionals, immediate project impact, and the prestige of working with Robert Half in Benicia, California.

Benefits include competitive pay (around $35/hour, equating to $66K-$85K annualized for part-time), flexible hours, and rapid career advancement opportunities. Our supportive environment post-Workday implementation ensures you're set up for success. Apply now or contact Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809 for immediate consideration. Don't miss this chance to optimize payroll excellence in Benicia, CA—SEO keywords: Workday Payroll Jobs Benicia, Payroll Administrator California, Part-Time Payroll Specialist Robert Half.