Temporary Payroll Manager

Overview

This role is for a Temporary Payroll Manager responsible for end-to-end payroll operations for 500+ employees using UKG, from October 26, 2026 through January 31, 2027. The position also supports two key transitions: implementing Rippling as a new payroll system and closing out a former entity in each operating state.

Responsibilities

End-to-end payroll processing (UKG)

• Run the full payroll cycle for 500+ employees, from data intake through final approval and funding.
• Enter payroll transactions in UKG, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, commission, incentives, deductions, garnishments, and off-cycle payments.
• Maintain accurate employee profiles in UKG, including pay, tax, direct deposit, and deduction setups.
• Prepare and review pre- and post-payroll audits and variance reports; resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Process off-cycle, manual, and final paychecks in line with state final-pay requirements.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll questions promptly and accurately.

Payroll tax registration and reconciliation

• Own state and local payroll tax registrations, including new account setups, rate updates, and agency correspondence.
• Reconcile payroll tax filings and payments against payroll registers and agency records each pay period and quarter.
• Research and resolve tax notices, penalties, and account discrepancies.
• Support Q4 and year-end close, including W-2 preparation and review.

Rippling payroll implementation

• Assist with pay runs during the transition, including any parallel runs between UKG and Rippling.
• Gather, validate, and map data for migration (employee records, earnings and deduction codes, tax setups, and year-to-date balances).
• Test payroll results in Rippling and reconcile them against UKG output.
• Document new payroll processes and controls for the team.
• Keep registrations up to date in both UKG and Rippling.
• In January, work on the transition of POA and TPA to Rippling.

Former entity termination

• Help close out the former entity in each operating state, including payroll tax account closures and final filings.
• Work with Finance on payment remittances to tax agencies and other payees tied to the former entity.
• Track closure status by state and escalate open items or risks.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of progressive payroll experience, including end-to-end processing for 500+ employees.
• Hands-on experience running payroll in UKG (UKG Pro).
• Multi-state payroll experience, including state and local tax registration, filings, and reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including final-pay rules.
• Proven ability to reconcile payroll registers, tax filings, and general ledger entries.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) for audits and reconciliations.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential data, and ability to meet fixed payroll deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rippling or another payroll system implementation or conversion.
• Experience closing out an entity, including payroll tax account closures across multiple states.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

• $35—$40 USD

Wealth Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.