Payroll Administrator

Job descriptionWe are seeking a hands-on Payroll Specialist to join on a temporary basis a payroll team and support hourly payroll processing as well as a variety of payroll and HR administrative functions. This is a great opportunity for someone with 2–3 years of payroll experience who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment.ResponsibilitiesProcess payroll for approximately 500+ employees, with a primary focus on hourly employeesUtilize UKG Pro for payroll processing and administrationProcess and verify regular wages, overtime, deductions, exemptions, benefits, and other payroll adjustmentsHandle payroll tax-related activities and employee tax formsManage direct deposits and payroll-related reportsProcess and maintain payroll-related changes including:Raises and wage adjustmentsLeaves of absence (LOA)Wage verificationBenefitsExemptionsDeductionsAssist with payroll invoicing, including sorting, reviewing details, and ensuring accuracyMaintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality when handling payroll and employee informationQualifications2–3 years of prior payroll processing experienceHands-on experience processing hourly payrollExperience with a payroll system such as UKG Pro, ADP, UltiPro, Kronos, or similarExperience processing payroll in Maryland; multi-state payroll experience is not requiredStrong Excel skills and comfort working with detailed data and reconciliationsExcellent attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to handle confidential information professionallyCPP certification is preferred but not requiredBachelor’s degree preferred, but not required