Payroll Specialist
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Wed, Oct 07, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Executing payroll operations for employees and contractors across the United States, the full-time remote Payroll Specialist will manage biweekly and bimonthly payroll processing, serve as the internal expert on UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management, and drive continuous improvement in payroll processes.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the execution of payroll cycles, ensuring accurate and timely payments for all employees and contractors
- Oversee UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management configuration, testing, and troubleshooting to maintain system integrity
- Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of US multi-state payroll experience, including full-cycle processing for a population of 2,000+ employees
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management at a configuration level
- Direct experience with payroll, HRIS, or timekeeping implementation or migration
- Working knowledge of multi-state wage and hour rules, tax registration, and year-end reporting
- A Bachelor's Degree
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