Payroll Specialist

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Specialist for our client in Winston Salem.  This role will join a talented team of professionals in the support center and report to the Payroll Manager.  Our client is a family owned and operated business with over 19 locations within the state of NC and more than 1100 employees.  This role’s primary responsibility is to process payroll for all pay groups in the Company, which encompasses the timely distribution and correct payment of payroll checks, payroll taxes and other withholdings.

The Payroll Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for processing payroll in UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro). Duties include working with all functional areas across all locations to obtain information for payroll production, as well as responding to and resolving employee questions and problems.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the Payroll Team in the accurate and timely processing of the weekly, semi-monthly, and supplemental payrolls along with the import of time files into the UKG Pro Pay system.
• Review and validate all new hire information in UKG Pro.
• Manage employee records, including but not limited to, salary adjustments, special payments, tax allocations, employee deductions, PTO balances and garnishments as provided.
• Run 401K deduction reports and process contribution files with record-keeper in a timely manner.
• Assist Payroll Manager with data collection for audits.
• Assist with other projects as needed under direction of Payroll Manger on an ad-hoc basis.
• Filing and archiving all payroll-related documentation in an organized manner.
• Complete all relevant training in the UKG Pro system as assigned by Payroll Manager.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with employees, managers, and co-workers to promote a quality service image.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of five (3) years of payroll and timekeeping experience
• Experience working with UKG (formerly UltiPro), or other web-based payroll systems, with large volume (500+ employees), multi-frequency payroll processing, multiple EINs or pay groups, preferred but not required
• Solid knowledge of payroll and payroll tax laws and relevant employment laws (FLSA, FMLA)
• Strong focus on detail, with highly developed analytical skills
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service with a focus on responding to payroll related inquiries in a quick, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Basic level of proficiency with Excel, with experience in basic formulas and running reports
• Team oriented and collaborative
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Our client offers a professional work environment and a competitive compensation and benefit package, such as:

• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, voluntary life insurance, disability, accident, and specified disease insurance
• 401K eligibility after one year of service
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off