Payroll Specialist

Our client, a healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support full-cycle, end-to-end payroll processing in a high-volume, in-house payroll environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Workday and a strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll requirements. Experience with UKG is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll from start to finish in a high-volume, in-house payroll environment
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Handle payroll processing and reimbursements for employees
• Process payroll across multiple shifts and employee/job types
• Review time and attendance information to support accurate payroll processing
• Support payroll reporting, including Federal Form W-2 requirements
• Work closely with Human Resources, department managers, and employees to address payroll-related questions and issues
• Perform payroll functions independently and efficiently while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• 2+ years of employee payroll processing experience
• Workday experience required
• Experience with PeopleSoft in a high-volume healthcare environment
• Experience processing payroll for multiple shifts and job types
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
• Knowledge of W-2 reporting requirements
• Experience with automated time and attendance systems
• UKG experience is a plus
• API experience is a plus
• Prior experience processing end-to-end payroll internally rather than through a third-party payroll provider strongly preferred