US Payroll Administrator

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing using UKG.

The role manages payroll transactions, validates employee and timekeeping information, performs payroll

reconciliation, investigates discrepancies, and provides payroll support to employees and internal

stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

● Process payroll transactions accurately and within established deadlines.

● Review employee earnings, deductions, adjustments, and payroll changes.

● Process new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll

transactions.

● Validate payroll inputs before processing.

● Ensure payroll transactions are supported by appropriate documentation.

Timekeeping & Data Validation

● Review and validate timekeeping information prior to payroll processing.

● Identify missing, inaccurate, or inconsistent payroll data.

● Coordinate corrections with HR, Operations, and employees.

● Perform payroll data audits.

Reconciliation & Controls

● Perform payroll reconciliation and identify discrepancies.

● Research payroll variances and coordinate resolution.

● Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.

● Support payroll audits and internal controls.

● Maintain confidentiality of payroll and compensation information.

Employee Support

● Respond to employee payroll inquiries.

● Investigate payroll-related concerns.

● Provide timely updates and resolution.

● Escalate complex issues appropriately.

Systems & Process Improvement

● Perform payroll activities within UKG.

● Support payroll system testing and enhancements.

● Identify recurring payroll issues and recommend improvements.

● Coordinate with HRIS on system or integration issues.

Required Qualifications & Characteristics

● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field

preferred.

● 3+ years of payroll administration experience.

● US payroll experience is required.

● Hands-on UKG Payroll experience is required.

● Experience supporting a US-based client or organization is strongly preferred.

● Experience with UKG timekeeping and payroll data validation preferred.

● Knowledge of US payroll processes, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping preferred.

● Experience working with US-based Payroll, HR, Finance, and Operations stakeholders

preferred.

● Experience with payroll reconciliation, adjustments, and reporting.

● Strong numerical and analytical skills.

● Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

● Ability to work under strict payroll deadlines.

● Ability to handle confidential employee and compensation information.