Payroll and Benefit Specialist

Job Title: Workday Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Location: Canton, GA 30114
Pay: $36.00 per hour
Job Type: Temp | Full-Time | 6-Month Assignment
Shift: 1st | Mon–Fri | 8am–5pm
Benefits: Available if converted to permanent hire

Join a Company That Values Precision and People

Are you a detail-driven payroll professional with hands-on Workday experience? This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact, 6-month support role with the potential to become a salaried, full-time position. Put your skills to work in a collaborative HR environment where accuracy, compliance, and employee service matter.

Workday Payroll & Benefits Specialist Description:

As the Workday Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you'll ensure smooth and timely payroll and benefits processing for employees in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You'll act as the first line of support for payroll and benefits questions, and you'll play a key role in safeguarding data integrity and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute weekly and biweekly payroll runs using Workday

• Review time tracking, job data, and terminations for payroll accuracy

• Process 401(k) enrollments, contribution changes, and deductions

• Administer benefits enrollments and qualifying life events

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits

• Partner with HR and finance teams for issue resolution

• Ensure accuracy in payroll deductions, benefits audits, and compliance tracking

• Support system testing and changes related to payroll and benefits

Requirements:

• 3+ years of payroll and/or benefits administration experience

• Workday software experience required

• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of payroll cycles, benefits administration, and deductions

• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Certifications such as FPC, CPP, or CEBS are a plus

Ready to Step Into a Role With Long-Term Potential?

This 6-month assignment is perfect for someone ready to make an immediate impact. If you're a payroll professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment — and you meet the requirements — we want to hear from you.

Employ Partners, Inc. is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm. Our mission is to source, attract, engage, and retain quality employees for our valued clients in the local communities we serve. We are growing and always seeking great employees!
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