Part-time Payroll Specialist (UKG Pro) - HYBRID

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC•Kennesaw, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NOVA Engineering and Environmental is currently seeking a Part-time Payroll Specialist in our Kennesaw, Georgia office. This is a hybrid role reporting directly to the Vice President, Human Resources. The part-time Payroll Specialist is responsible for end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role requires deep expertise with UKG Pro payroll system, strong analytical skills, and the ability to support a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and brings a high level of precision, confidentiality, and customer service. The part-time Payroll Specialist is expected to work up to 24 hours during payroll weeks, with fewer hours during non-payroll weeks. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional reentering the workforce or seeking improved work-life balance through a part-time schedule.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including advanced hands‑on processing in UKG Pro.
Strong understanding of payroll laws, multi‑state taxation, and compliance requirements.
High proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation and analysis).
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project-based timekeeping or ERP systems (e.g., Deltek, Oracle, SAP).
Experience supporting a professional services or engineering consulting workforce.
CPP or FPC certification.

Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using UKG Pro, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Post weekly timesheets in Deltek Vantagepoint ERP system; review and validate timesheets for accuracy in recording overtime, holidays and other special considerations.
Maintain payroll records in UKG Pro, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.
Ensure accurate benefit deductions through review and reconciliation of missed deductions, prorating calculations, and processing updates for each biweekly payroll.
Review and reconcile payroll reports prior to final submission; proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure accurate tax treatment for multi-state employees and F-1 visa holders.
Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll processes, system functionality, and compliance, ensuring adherence to FLSA, multi-state wage and tax laws, and company policies.
Prepare, analyze, and distribute payroll reports for Finance and HR leadership, including month-end reporting and payroll reconciliations.
Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, taxable benefits, audits, reconciliations, and related compliance reporting.
Review payroll tax filings, reconcile payroll tax liabilities, and coordinate with UKG to resolve notices and discrepancies.
Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed.
Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
Partner with HR to resolve discrepancies or complex payroll issues.