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Workday Payroll SpecialistGreystone • Atlanta, GA, US
Workday Payroll Specialist

Workday Payroll Specialist

Greystone • Atlanta, GA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Greystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, with over $12 billion in loan originations in 2024. The firm consistently ranks in the Top 10 for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac multifamily loan originations and is the #1 Overall HUD Multifamily and Healthcare Lender in the country. Greystone also ranks nationally as a top affordable housing, seniors housing, and small balance loan lender. At Greystone, charity is at the heart of who we are and what we do.

At Greystone, everything we do is driven by our purpose of improving others' lives. As we work hard to maintain our ranking as a top national commercial real estate lender, our culture of caring and support is just as important. We don't just say "Where People Matter" – we lead with this mantra every day to guide our actions and behaviors. Greystone is committed to fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion. Belonging is at the heart of our culture of caring, integrity and excellence and is a driving force behind our entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.

We are seeking a Workday Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team. The Workday Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and administering payroll processes within the Workday HCM system to ensure accurate and timely payment to employees. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to maintain compliance, streamline payroll operations, and deliver a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll expertise, hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the processing multi-state payrolls using Workday Payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Maintain and validate payroll-related data, including one-time payments, payroll inputs, new hires, terminations, job changes, compensation, benefits, and deductions.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations, laws, and guidelines.
  • Audit and approve all payroll-related transactions.
  • Point of contact for payment services; oversight of OSV.
  • Identify and resolve payroll issues in a timely manner.
  • Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate recording of payroll transactions and proper general ledger postings.
  • Research, resolve, and respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Stay current on payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Support payroll-related system testing, upgrades, and enhancements in Workday.
  • Collaborate on process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness in payroll operations.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years working directly with Workday Payroll.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations; multi-state payroll experience required.
  • Familiarity with payroll tax filings, garnishments, wage and hour compliance.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience generating reports in Workday.
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation a plus.
  • At Greystone, we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to build a work environment that empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Grestone is an EEO employer.

  • The firm is the #1 overall HUD multifamily and healthcare lender by firm commitments, and a top 10 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily real estate lender.
  • For HUD's 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. Based upon combined firm commitments received by Greystone Funding Company LLC and Greystone Servicing Company LLC and excludes risk sharing and hospital loans.

    "The firm is the #1 overall HUD multifamily and healthcare lender by firm commitments" is a summary line included for context and is not a guaranteed statement of current rankings.

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