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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
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Oversee all phases of payroll processing for employees across several states, leveraging UKG and BullHorn.
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Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax requirements, and company standards.
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Review, verify, and update payroll data-including hours worked, deductions, benefits, and tax details.
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Manage and process wage garnishments, child support orders, and other legal withholdings.
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Partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless data flow and troubleshoot any issues.
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Support payroll system enhancements, including testing and rolling out new functionalities.
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Create payroll-related reports, prepare journal entries, and support reconciliation and audit activities.
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Address employee questions regarding compensation, deductions, and taxes in a timely and professional manner.
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Identify opportunities to streamline processes and maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and system updates.
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of hands-on payroll experience in a large, multi-state environment.
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Strong background working with HRIS platforms and system integrations.
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Deep expertise with UKG (high proficiency required).
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In-depth understanding of payroll rules, tax compliance, and reporting best practices.
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Experience supporting payroll accounting and general ledger processes.
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Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
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Meticulous attention to detail with excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Ability to manage sensitive information appropriately.
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Strong analytical mindset and a resourceful problem-solver.
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Comfortable working independently while juggling multiple priorities.
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