UKG Payroll Specialist

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Posted Aug 23, 2026

Remote · US · Canada Full Time
Est. $65K – $85K/yr

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its HCM Managed Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate processing and reconciliation of payroll for UKG Pro clients within the Managed Services Team. You will provide timely and accurate financial information while supporting day-to-day payroll operations in a fast-changing, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for timely and accurate processing, audit, and related processes for client payrolls, 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 work to meet their requirements
  • Develop and maintain awareness of SOC 1 controls and ensure compliance at each task performed
  • Handle the setup and execution of 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 along with individual transaction inputs
  • Perform payroll balancing by running reports, investigating variances, and determining actions to take on variances
  • 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 performing 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 services skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines
  • Proficient in PC use and MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel
  • Highly motivated and team oriented, with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
  • Human Resource and Payroll Experience with a 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

Not specified.

Location

Remote work is available. Virtual full-time employment opportunities are offered across the US and Canada.