Payroll Specialist, Human Resources

About the role

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing the biweekly payroll for hourly employees and supporting payroll operations through accurate data management, benefits‑related updates, and reporting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring employee pay accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly hourly payroll accurately and on schedule, reviewing earnings, deductions, taxes, supporting documentation, and communicating with stakeholders as needed.
• Serve as the first point of contact for payroll‑related inquiries—including UKG, Workforce Ready, timesheets, paychecks, and deductions—and respond to questions regarding biweekly payroll.
• Route out‑of‑scope inquiries to the appropriate person and escalate complex or unresolved payroll matters to the Payroll Manager.
• Manage a log of payroll changes and communications related to biweekly payroll to streamline reviews and ensure record‑keeping accuracy.
• Review new‑hire setups and employee changes entered by HR for biweekly employees, and communicate required corrections back to HR for resolution.
• Maintain employee profiles and timesheets in Workforce Ready (WFR).
• Process off‑cycle payroll adjustments for biweekly employees.
• Maintain recurring payroll and benefits reports in support of regular operational review.
• Process employee terminations in UKG Pro.
• Set up court‑ordered wage garnishments in UKG Pro for payroll services to execute.
• Assist with audits and payroll reconciliations as required.
• Maintain working knowledge of monthly payroll processing and serve as backup to the Payroll Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll software such as Workday, UKG, Workforce, or Kronos.
• Prior experience in a high‑volume payroll environment preferred.