Payroll Consultant - UKG Pro
RemoteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls utilizing UKG Pro, ensuring accuracy in earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposits. Audit payroll data for completeness, validate employee changes including new hires and terminations, and reconcile totals before transmission. Handle off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, retroactive payments, and special runs while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain employee records, configure earnings codes, troubleshoot system issues, and support testing following updates. Process benefit deductions, 401(k) contributions, and wage garnishments, preparing W-2s and year-end reports. Respond to employee inquiries regarding discrepancies and withholdings, document procedures, and recommend process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5+ years of payroll processing experience
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on UKG Pro payroll processing experience
- Experience processing multi-state payroll
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
- Experience with payroll reconciliations
- Strong understanding of payroll deductions and benefits administration
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- UKG Pro certification or advanced user experience
- Experience processing payroll for multiple legal entities or FEINs
- Experience supporting payroll implementations or system upgrades
- Knowledge of General Ledger integrations
- Experience with timekeeping integrations
- Experience with HRIS systems
- Public accounting or payroll service bureau experience
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