Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely for employees across the enterprise in accordance with company policies and payroll schedules.
• Review, validate, and maintain employee timekeeping records to ensure accurate payroll calculations and compliance with applicable policies.
• Administer payroll-related activities for employees on leave of absence (LOA), ensuring proper documentation and pay processing.
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring employees are paid correctly.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee payroll and personnel data within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, professional customer service and issue resolution.
• Afford assistance in maintaining payroll records and supporting payroll compliance requirements while safeguarding confidential employee information.
• Collaborate with internal HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to support payroll operations and resolve processing issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• At least 1-3 years of relevant experience
• 1+ years of experience with Workday and UKG
• Data entry experience
• General experience with payroll audits and reconciliation
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience handling employee inquiries
• Customer service background
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• MS Office Suite proficiency, including Excel
• Willingness to learn

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience with Workday and UKG
• Multi-state payroll experience
• Any payroll related certifications
• Workday certification