What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday Payroll Specialist position at The Jacobson Group?
Job Title: Workday Payroll Specialist
Location: Hybrid – Mayfield Village, OH
Pay Rate: $40–$50 per hour (W2)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Industry: Insurance
**Candidates NOT local to Cleveland, OH will NOT be considered.**
***Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.***
***We are NOT not accepting Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements for this role.***
About the Role:
Our client in the insurance industry is seeking a highly skilled Workday Payroll Specialist to support their ongoing Workday implementation. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, offering a hybrid schedule based in Mayfield Village, OH.
This role will be instrumental in helping transition payroll processes from PeopleSoft to Workday, with a strong focus on process design, configuration, and testing. Once the system is live, you’ll serve as a go-to expert, helping train internal teams and ensuring a smooth transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in Workday Payroll implementation meetings and configuration efforts.
- Review, evaluate, and optimize payroll processes in Workday.
- Partner with external consultants and internal stakeholders to align payroll strategies.
- Assist in setting up payroll-related configurations (e.g., tax codes, departments, cost centers).
- Provide insight on one-time payments, bonuses, deductions, and retro pay processes.
- Identify and communicate downstream impacts of proposed process changes.
- Recommend process improvements with a focus on automation and efficiency.
- Support go-live activities and deliver training to internal staff.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- 5 years of payroll process experience, including 3 years working directly with Workday Payroll.
- Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll implementation (end-to-end preferred).
- Deep understanding of U.S. payroll tax laws and compliance.
- Strong process design/redesign and project participation experience.
- Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with large-scale organizations (5,000 employees).
- Familiarity with both PeopleSoft and Workday systems.
- Background in process improvement or change management.
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
· Medical insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· 401(k) retirement savings plan
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Jacobson Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs.
Salary : $40 - $50
