Part-time Payroll Specialist - UKG Pro

Process biweekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using UKG Pro Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Post, review, and validate weekly timesheets in Deltek Vantagepoint ERP Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments Review and reconcile benefit deductions, missed deductions, prorating calculations, and updates Review and reconcile payroll reports before final submission Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies Ensure accurate tax treatment for multi-state employees and F-1 visa holders Serve as subject matter expert for payroll processes, system functionality, and compliance Prepare, analyze, and distribute payroll reports for Finance and HR leadership Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, taxable benefits, audits, reconciliations, and compliance reporting Review payroll tax filings and reconcile payroll tax liabilities Coordinate with UKG to resolve notices and discrepancies Support internal and external audits with documentation and explanations Maintain confidentiality and data integrity Partner with HR to resolve discrepancies and complex payroll issues Report directly to the Vice President, Human Resources Requirements 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including advanced hands-on processing in UKG Pro Strong understanding of payroll laws, multi-state taxation, and compliance requirements High proficiency with Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation, and analysis High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion Experience with project-based timekeeping or ERP systems such as Deltek, Oracle, or SAP preferred Experience supporting a professional services or engineering consulting workforce preferred CPP or FPC certification preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with multi-state taxation, and proficiency in payroll systems such as UKG Pro and Deltek Vantagepoint ERP. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for managing payroll accuracy and resolving discrepancies. Highest-signal resume keywords UKG Pro Payroll Processing Multi-State Taxation Compliance Excel Proficiency (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) CPP or FPC Certification Deltek Vantagepoint ERP Experience Hard Skills Payroll Processing Payroll Compliance Tax Filings Data Analysis Payroll Reporting Timesheet Validation Benefit Reconciliation Garnishment Management W-2 Processing Project-Based Timekeeping Soft Skills Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Discretion Problem Solving Confidentiality Certifications & Qualifications CPP FPC Industry Keywords Payroll Laws Federal Regulations State Regulations Local Regulations Professional Services Engineering Consulting Tools & Technologies UKG Pro Deltek Vantagepoint ERP Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor