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Senior Payroll Specialist | Multi-State Payroll | UKG Expert

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our growing company located in Strongsville, OH and take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations. This is a fully in-office role. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys optimizing processes, and is confident navigating complex payroll scenarios across multiple states.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all phases of payroll processing for employees across several states, leveraging UKG and BullHorn.

• Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax requirements, and company standards.

• Review, verify, and update payroll data-including hours worked, deductions, benefits, and tax details.

• Manage and process wage garnishments, child support orders, and other legal withholdings.

• Partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless data flow and troubleshoot any issues.

• Support payroll system enhancements, including testing and rolling out new functionalities.

• Create payroll-related reports, prepare journal entries, and support reconciliation and audit activities.

• Address employee questions regarding compensation, deductions, and taxes in a timely and professional manner.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and system updates.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience in a large, multi-state environment.

• Strong background working with HRIS platforms and system integrations.

• Deep expertise with UKG (high proficiency required).

• In-depth understanding of payroll rules, tax compliance, and reporting best practices.

• Experience supporting payroll accounting and general ledger processes.

• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.

• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage sensitive information appropriately.

• Strong analytical mindset and a resourceful problem-solver.

• Comfortable working independently while juggling multiple priorities.

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