UKG Payroll Specialist

Overview

The organization is seeking experienced professionals to join its HCM Managed Services team as a Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for accurate processing and reconciliation of payroll for UKG Pro clients within the Managed Services team. You will provide timely, accurate financial information and support day-to-day payroll operations in a multi-state, multi-client environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate processing, auditing, and related processes for clients, including special projects and quarter and year-end audits; perform basic analysis and research related to payroll processing
• Assist the Team Lead and Manager in reconciling all inputs and outputs of payroll processing and ensuring all requirements are met
• Provide exceptional client service to build relationships of trust, respect, and partnership with client contacts
• Identify areas of client dissatisfaction and escalate to the Team Lead and/or Payroll Manager
• Maintain awareness of client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and execute to meet requirements
• Develop and maintain awareness of SOC 1 controls and ensure compliance at each task performed
• Set up and execute new payroll cycles, including any manual HR or Pay Data Entry
• Perform pre-calculation audits by running and analyzing reports and making necessary corrections based on findings
• Run variance reports and review the accuracy of payroll data, including individual transaction inputs
• Perform payroll balancing by running reports, investigating variances, and determining the action to take
• Process prior period adjustments, including manual checks, stop payments, and reversals
• Assist clients in preparation for quarter/year-end processing
• Assist clients with annual enrollment, including testing and applicable end-dating activities

Requirements

• Experience working with automated multi-corporation, multi-state payroll processing with in-depth knowledge of payroll tax and accounting principles plus wage and hour laws
• Experience working with UKG
• Strong verbal and written client service skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines
• Proficiency using PC with MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel
• Highly motivated and team-oriented, with ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Human Resource and Payroll experience with Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting (or equivalent in education and experience)

Compensation & Benefits

• Virtual full-time employment opportunities across the US and Canada

Location

• Remote work
• Opportunities across the US and Canada