Payroll Specialist

Overview

The organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing for a growing team of employees and independent contractors across the United States. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant payroll runs, supports audits, and assists with payroll system maintenance and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll runs and off-cycle payments for employees and independent contractors
• Review and validate timesheets, deductions, and tax information to ensure accurate pay
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and troubleshooting (UKG Pro and Workforce Management)
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with wage garnishments, benefit and 401(k) deductions, and related reconciliations
• Support regular audits of payroll data, controls, and processes
• Collaborate with internal teams, including People Operations, Finance, and IT, to ensure accuracy and alignment across systems
• Proactively contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and service delivery
• Identify and register new tax jurisdictions and update UKG with related information

Requirements

• 3–5 years of payroll experience in a multi-state, distributed workforce environment, with deep knowledge of payroll tax
• Familiarity with payroll compliance regulations, including wage and hour laws, garnishments, and tax withholdings
• Hands-on experience using UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management (or similar systems) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to change

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Relevant payroll certifications (e.g., FPC, CPP)

Compensation & Benefits

• This role offers comprehensive benefits for full-time, exempt employees.
• Total target base compensation: $57,000 to $73,000 per year (at commencement of employment)
• Target performance-based bonus: additional compensation
• Target total cash compensation (including potential bonus): $63,000 to $80,000 per year
• Pay will be determined on an individualized basis and may be impacted by location, experience, expertise, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.
• Cash compensation is only part of the total compensation package, which may include stock options and other benefits depending on the position.

Location

United States