Payroll Lead (Workday)

Robert Half Finance & Accounting • Washington, DC, United States • Posted June 03, 2026

Location Washington, DC
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 03, 2026
Description
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to oversee and execute end-to-end payroll operations within Workday. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting system configuration, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement.



+ Lead the full-cycle payroll process using Workday, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for employees

+ Configure and maintain Workday payroll system settings, including earnings, deductions, and tax setups

+ Troubleshoot payroll system issues, including discrepancies related to earnings calculations and GL postings

+ Partner with Accounting to ensure payroll entries are properly recorded and reconciled in the general ledger

+ Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, compliance, and completeness

+ Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and provide guidance to internal stakeholders

+ Identify ...

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