Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for a large workforce of approximately 1,600 employees with a strong focus on precision and timeliness.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities and verify that earnings, deductions, taxes, and withholdings are calculated correctly.
• Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve exceptions before final submission.
• Maintain employee payroll records in UKG Pro and UKG Ready, ensuring information is current and properly documented.
• Cook with internal teams to address payroll-related questions, adjustments, and reporting needs.
• Prepare payroll audits and reconciliations to confirm accuracy across pay periods and support compliance requirements.
• Aid with payroll reporting, including standard and ad hoc reports for management or internal review.
• Support ongoing payroll operations by identifying process gaps and helping implement effective solutions when needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll administration.
• Proven background processing payroll for large employee populations, preferably more than 500 employees.
• Hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with UKG Pro and UKG Ready.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and compliance practices.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when handling sensitive payroll data.
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

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