Workday Payroll Processing Lead at Ensign Services

San Juan Capistrano, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workday Payroll, Payroll Processing, Multi-State Payroll, Payroll Subject Matter Expert, Payroll Operations, Payroll Compliance, Time-Tracking, EIB Processing, Audit Reports, Data Input Coordination, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Confidentiality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Workday Payroll Processing Lead Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 hourly, DOE; may be eligible for bonus. Position Type: Full Time, Employee Location: This position is based onsite at the Service Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA About the Company: Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 378 facilities in the long-term care continuum that employ over 55,000 employees. ESI is known as the “Service Center” and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting. This structure allows the onsite leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and operational issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource - our people. We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words. About the Opportunity The Workday Payroll Processing Lead is responsible for leading and executing accurate, timely payroll processing for a complex, multi‑state workforce in a service center environment. This role coordinates payroll activities across the payroll team, serves as a subject matter expert, and ensures compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. You’ll play a key role in improving payroll efficiency, supporting payroll operations, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to help scale and strengthen the payroll function in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment. What You’ll Do Payroll Operations & Leadership * Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day payroll processing activities for periodic payroll cycles. * Serve as the payroll subject matter expert and primary escalation point for payroll issues. * Partner with Payroll Business Systems Analysts to resolve more complex payroll cases. * Manage payroll calendars, cutoff schedules, and processing timelines. * Coordinate and administer payroll data inputs for each payroll cycle. * Execute on‑cycle payroll runs and produce post‑payroll audit reports. * Provide ad hoc payroll reports and data to internal stakeholders. * Support payroll setup and coordination for newly acquired companies. Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities * Implement and support daily payroll policies and procedures. * Maintain accurate payroll and time‑tracking calendars. * Process on‑cycle payrolls, including incentive and retro runs. * Coordinate payroll input loading and EIB processing. * Prepare and load payroll inputs as needed. * Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve time‑tracking and time clock errors during pre‑payroll audits. * Oversee pre‑payroll audits and resolve data inconsistencies to ensure payroll accuracy. * Perform payroll input audits and review meal premium usage. * Coordinate with the Fraud Manager on payroll‑related matters. * Review and approve off‑cycle checks above payroll processor limits * Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll information. * Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned What We Require You Bring * High School Diploma * Minimum 5 years of payroll processing experience, preferably with a large employer. * Strong hands‑on experience with Workday payroll functions, including: * Payment and tax elections * Payroll inputs and withholding orders * FLSA, retro processing, pay calculations, completion, settlement, and post‑payroll reporting * ADP wage payment, tax, and garnishment experience preferred. * Proven experience in roles with increasing responsibility. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. What Else We Look For * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to make independent decisions when needed. * Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with diverse groups. * Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information. * Willingness to learn new methods and improve existing processes. Why Join Us * A leadership role with real ownership and decision‑making authority. * Complex, meaningful payroll work that goes beyond routine processing. * Opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working. * Strong partnership with cross‑functional teams and payroll leadership. * A stable organization that values learning, growth, and doing things the right way. Additional Information: * Location: This position is based onsite at the Service Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA. * This position is directed primarily by the Payroll Manager. * Pre‑employment criminal background screening required. What We Offer We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. Additionally, enjoy access to our fully equipped onsite gym (San Juan Capistrano office location). We also believe in supporting our employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com [http://www.ensignbenefits.com/] Ensign Services, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job ID 1429

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Responsibilities

The Lead is responsible for leading and executing accurate, timely payroll processing for a complex, multi-state workforce, serving as the subject matter expert and primary escalation point for payroll issues. This role also involves implementing and supporting daily payroll policies, overseeing pre-payroll audits, and coordinating payroll data inputs for each cycle.