Senior Payroll Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Sr. Payroll Specialist will process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls using UKG Pro for salaried and hourly employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audit employee time and labor data and interact with supervisors as required to verify hours and resolve discrepancies.
• Approve bi-weekly timesheets and PTO request to build time import file for payroll in UTM.
• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls in a multi-state corporate environment. Validate shift differentials and other pay based on assigned shifts.
• Ensure accuracy of federal, state, and local taxes, social security contributions, employee benefit contributions, fringe benefits, garnishments and other deductions of employee paychecks.
• Assist with balancing of payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Research and respond to inquiries from employees regarding paycheck amounts, deductions, leave accruals, direct deposit, and other concerns.
• Accurately processes garnishments and communicates garnishment information to all parties.
• Lead year-end payroll processes
• Responsible for tax allocations for employees with secondary work locations
• Lead on payroll training initiatives, including presentation development
• Responsible for monitoring, completing and responding to department shared e-mail box.
• Liaison with UKG regarding payroll and UTM system issues and cases.
• Run various payroll reports from UKG Pro, including some BI/People Analytics.
• Special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five (5) years payroll processing experience as Administrator or Analyst and CPP certification preferred. Prefer experience in large, multi-state environment.
• A minimum of an associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Must have experience with UKG Pro Payroll (formerly known as UltiPro). Experience with UKG Time Management (UTM) preferred.
• Prefer experience with Canada or global payroll processing.
• Proven ability to complete work accurately, independently, and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong and proven customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills across departments as well as with external partners.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Required intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of UKG Pro (Formerly known as UltiPro).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.