Payroll Operations Specialist - Remote

September 14, 2026

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Join our Americas Payroll team as a temporary contingent worker to provide vital payroll operations and systems support. This 100% remote, contract role offers you the opportunity to contribute to seamless payroll processes while developing your analytical and technical skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment. Your Impact and Responsibilities

Analyze and maintain vital payroll, HR, time, and absence reports leveraging ADP GlobalView, Workday, Excel, and Microsoft 365 tools.
Support essential payroll audits, comprehensive data validation, reconciliations, and year-end readiness initiatives.
Investigate and resolve employee inquiries and Workday Help cases using established procedures, providing exceptional, empathetic support.
Collaborate cross-functionally to administer payroll systems, troubleshoot issues, and identify process improvement or automation opportunities.
Create and modernize standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflow documentation, and job aids.
Perform complex data analysis using advanced Excel functions (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, VLOOKUPs).
Assist with testing, validating, and implementing new payroll systems, interfaces, and reporting tools.

Essential Qualifications

5 + years of navigating payroll interfaces, data feeds, or integrations with familiarity with automation and reporting tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Power Automate, or Python.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
Proven experience with ADP GlobalView payroll systems.
Working knowledge of Workday HCM, including reporting, time, and absence functionality.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency for robust data analysis.
Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication skills with a customer-centric approach.
Ability to independently maintain and create process documentation.

Background in supporting complex year-end activities and payroll audits.

Apply today to accelerate your career; our dedicated recruitment partners will advocate for you and guide you through the next steps in our highly supportive hiring process.

salary: $32 - $35 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

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Skills

ADP GlobalView

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Payroll Audit

Workday Reporting

Workday HCM

Payroll Reconciliation

Payroll Operations

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Power Automate

Payroll Interfaces

Process Documentation

Python Automation

MS Office

Payroll Operations Specialist

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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