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Payroll Manager – Workday | DC Metro (On‑Site) 16786258

Washington, DC

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Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a well‑established organization in the Washington, DC metro area to identify a Payroll Manager with strong Workday experience. This role supports a large, complex payroll environment and offers the opportunity to lead day‑to‑day payroll operations while improving processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee end‑to‑end U.S. payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees
  • Serve as the Workday Payroll subject‑matter expert
  • Lead payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance activities
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams
  • Support process improvements and automation initiatives
  • Manage and mentor payroll staff as applicable

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibilities
  • Hands‑on Workday Payroll experience required
  • Strong knowledge of multi‑state payroll and compliance
  • Experience supporting high‑volume or complex payroll environments
  • Ability to work on‑site in the DC metro area

Details

  • Employment Type: Direct Hire or Temp‑to‑Hire (varies by opening)
  • Location: On‑site (DC / Northern Virginia)
  • Compensation: Competitive and market‑aligned