Senior Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Senior Workday Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes, accounting principles, and tax regulations. This role will be responsible for supporting processing of payrolls, general ledger postings, and reconciliation of payroll payments. This role requires a combination of payroll expertise in the Workday platform, deep understanding of payroll processes and financial implications, and strong reconciliation skills.Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness, and recreation.Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + annual bonusWhat you will be doing:Reconcile, configure, and process multiple general ledger files by division accounting for all differences, including support of questions regarding the entries, correcting errors within the payroll systems and providing adjustments as needed.Reconcile and resolve Payroll tax submission though ADP Smart Compliance.Reconcile and process weekly integrations with funding to third parties accounting for all differences for net pay, taxes, garnishments, etc.Process payments for highly compensated employees including Stock, Non-Qualified, and other Perquisites/Programs with an understanding of state and federal tax implications to ensure compliance.Collaborate with multiple Finance teams to gather requirements for payroll account postings to multiple general ledgers.Conduct financial analysis of payroll-related expenses, including labor costs, benefits, taxes, and other payroll-related liabilities, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.Serve on cross departmental teams and provide payroll accounting support for project teams including acquisitions. Support new procedures/projects and improvements due to business changes, operational requirements, strategic initiatives, and legal requirements.