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Original Job Post

Lightcast · 2 days ago

Payroll Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage and ensure disbursement of multi-state, global payroll across the company and coordinate payroll processing with the outside service provider

Lead the payroll system entries into UKG - new work locations codes, earnings codes, deduction codes.

Lead reporting from Cognos/BI, via UKG, running reports to reconcile as needed

Provide excellent customer service to employees with a quick turnaround time

Work with department leads to ensure the accurate reporting of time and attendance prior to each payroll processing period

Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions

Maintain pay data entry for all lines of business and process accurately and timely

Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, laws and best practices

Complete applications for income, withholding and unemployment tax accounts in new jurisdictions (state and local).

Perform quarterly tax filing, year-end processes, and issue of W-2

Perform payroll payments and account reconciliations

Coordinate with HR and Accounting to verify employee data and accounts

Develop and maintain strong relationships across all levels within the organization

Qualification

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Ultipro/ukg experienceUkg workforce management/dimensionsMicrosoft excel/google sheetsV-lookupsPivot tablesFormulasMulti-stateFederal labor lawsPay practicesPayroll operationsContribution funding limitsIncentive/bonus/benefit offeringsMultistate payroll regulationsPayroll tax lawStrategic planningProblem-solvingHard-workingAnalytical judgment operational focusIndependent workPositive attitudeExemplary customer serviceCanadian PayrollCognos/BI Reporting

Required

Minimum of 2+ yrs of experience with UltiPro/UKG required, with experience working with adding earnings codes, work locations and deductions codes.

UKG Workforce Management / Dimensions experience required

Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets with the ability to perform v-lookups, pivot tables, and a variety of formulas

Demonstrated knowledge of multi-state and Federal Labor laws, pay practices and policies

Solid understanding of payroll operations including transactions such as 401K compensation and contribution funding limits, incentive/bonus/benefit offerings, multistate payroll regulations, payroll tax law and filings, etc.

A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service