PAYROLL SPECIALIST

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience using UKG / Pay Pro. This role is responsible for accurate payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, and maintaining clean payroll records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-driven, and comfortable working in structured payroll systems.

This is a hands-on payroll role focused on accuracy, compliance, and consistency. It is not an HR generalist or managerial position.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule using UKG / Pay Pro
• Monitoring the Payroll Inbox and responding to emails in a timely manner.
• Review timekeeping data, pay rates, deductions, and payroll adjustments
• Ensure employees are paid correctly, on time, and without errors
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies or inconsistencies
• Process payroll corrections, off-cycle runs, and adjustments when required
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax requirements, and internal controls
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions clearly and professionally
• Coordinate with HR and accounting teams as needed
• Support payroll audits and reporting requests

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in payroll processing
• Hands-on experience with UKG / Pay Pro (required)
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, deductions, and compliance
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable with repetitive, deadline-driven work
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for multi-state or multi-location teams
• Familiarity with timekeeping and approval workflows in UKG
• Experience supporting payroll audits

Who This Is For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Takes payroll accuracy seriously
• Enjoys structured, system-based work
• Is comfortable owning payroll end-to-end
• Cares about employees being paid correctly and on time

This is not a strategic HR role. This is a precision-focused payroll position.