Payroll Specialist

• Manage semi-monthly payroll cycles from data collection through final submission, and complete additional off-cycle payments or manual checks when required
• Prepare separation payments accurately, including eligible accrued time payouts and applicable benefit deductions for departing employees
• Maintain employee payroll records and update personnel data to support accurate pay, deductions, and reporting
• Research payroll questions, identify the source of discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner
• Review timekeeping records for accuracy, including hours worked, leave coding, meal period compliance, allocations, multiple pay rates, and approved adjustments
• Audit payroll results and produce reconciliations and reports for human resources, finance, accounting, and audit requests
• Review personnel action documentation and ensure system updates are completed correctly and in alignment with internal procedures
• Administer wage garnishments and support retirement plan processing, including enrollments, updates, terminations, and related deduction transfers
• Reconcile benefit invoices, investigate billing variances, and confirm payroll deductions align with enrolled benefit plans
• Process invoices related to payroll services and retrieve supporting documentation requested by internal teams or external auditors

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, with strong capability in full-cycle payroll processing
• Associate’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• additional education in accounting or business is preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze payroll data with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience using payroll systems such as UKG Pro and the ability to learn new tools and processes quickly
• Strong mathematical skills, including confidence working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and payroll-related calculations
• Ability to follow established procedures consistently and contribute to documenting new workflows when needed
• Excellent organization, discretion, and attention to detail, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Strong, service-oriented communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, managers, and senior leadership

Additional education in accounting or business is preferred

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (for contract/temporary professionals)
• 401(k) plan (for hired contract/temporary professionals)