Payroll Specialist

Job description

Overview The Payroll Specialist I is responsible for payroll processing, reporting, and related activities. This position applies knowledge of federal and state regulations to ensure accurate and efficient payroll processing. The Payroll Specialist I will identify and implement systems solutions that address key business objectives, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: 1. Act as the initial contact for payroll inquiries, monitors Payroll and UKG inboxes and answers calls. Gathers information to reply to emails with effective and prompt solutions.2. Process biweekly payroll by utilizing the payroll run sheet in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, ensuring both accuracy and completeness. Also processes biweekly off-cycle payrolls for all manual check issuances and ensures thorough reconciliation and documentation.3. Monitor new hires as well as changes in employee positions, status, and terminations to maintain accurate UKG timekeeping records. Runs the UKG interface for employee demographic changes between systems.4. Review hours recorded in UKG against those in Lawson payroll, and collaborate with HR or departme...