Payroll Specialist

Qualifications

• BS/BA and 2 years experience in multistate payroll processing, MS/MA with limited experience, or 6 years with no degree
• Deltek Costpoint and UKG experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, concatenate, etc.)
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices, labor laws (FLSA, etc.) and tax regulations (FICA, etc.) related to payroll administration.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and stakeholders.
• Self-starter and willing to take initiative with a positive work ethic
• Ability to adapt to evolving processes and systems.
• Willingness to work extended hours on payroll processing days.
• FPC or CPP is a plus.
• US Citizenship

• This is currently a hybrid position – some in-office work is required but Telecommuting is our primary location. This is subject to change.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for cross-training and growth.

• Process full-cycle, biweekly payroll processing using UKG Payroll for a large, multi-state employee base. Approximately 18,000 employee population. (Payroll processing rotation cycle with other processors)
• Additional activities include void and reissue transactions, wage adjustments, instant checks, and off-cycle payrolls
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Perform detailed reconciliations and prepare reports for Finance, HR teams and external audit requests, on an as needed basis
• Respond to employee payroll questions via our ticketing system
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams as necessary to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data
• Assist with payroll year end process to include validation and distribution of W-2s
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the payroll team
• Acts as a resource for our team members and assists them with their inquiries and issues