Payroll Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on experience administering and processing payroll in Workday and/or UKG Pro.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax reporting requirements, and wage and hour compliance.
• Solid knowledge of payroll best practices and standard payroll procedures.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for resolving complex payroll and system-related issues.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills to ensure accurate payroll calculations and reporting.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and ensure data integrity in all payroll activities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when processing payroll and reviewing timekeeping records.
• Effective communication skills to address payroll inquiries and support training for timekeepers and managers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations, enhancements, configuration, or design is preferred.
• Familiarity with both Workday and UKG Pro payroll and timekeeping functionalities.
• Ability to participate in system testing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple payroll activities and deadlines.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to build positive relationships and expand professional networks.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll transactions, including compensation changes, deductions, adjustments, and other related payroll activities.
• Review, audit, and process employee timekeeping records within UKG Pro to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and wage and hour regulations.
• Maintain and support Workday Payroll processes, including troubleshooting payroll issues and assisting with system optimization.
• Participate in Workday Payroll design, configuration, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate payroll activities related to new hires, transfers, status changes, and terminations to ensure accurate and timely updates.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports and perform balancing activities to support accurate payroll processing and reporting.
• Manage regulatory reporting requirements, including federal, state, and foreign national payroll registration and tax documentation.
• Prepare manual payroll checks and off-cycle payroll transactions when needed to resolve pay issues or special circumstances.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries and provide timely, accurate resolutions to payroll-related concerns.
• Assist with training and support for department timekeepers and managers on payroll and timekeeping procedures and system usage.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation while ensuring confidentiality, data integrity, and compliance with record-keeping standards.
• Support payroll audits and ensure adherence to applicable wage and hour regulations and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement within payroll operations and related systems.
• Contribute to a professional and service-oriented payroll function that fosters positive working relationships and expands internal networks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)