Payroll Manager

Are you a dedicated Payroll Specialist looking to join a reputable organization based in the Cincinnati area? What you will be doing as the Payroll Specialist/Manager: Manage the complete weekly payroll process for approximately 800 employees using UKG Ready. Process payroll for both hourly (650) and salaried (150) employees. Review, audit, and validate employee timecards from electronic time clocks to ensure accuracy before payroll processing. Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule each week. Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, promotions, pay rate changes, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholding updates. Verify payroll calculations, including regular hours, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and other earnings as applicable. Administer payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Process payroll for employees located in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Florida. Ensure compliance with state-specific payroll tax requirements and wage regulations. Coordinate payroll tax reporting and work with internal or external partners to resolve payroll tax issues. Process wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required deductions. Reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies before final payroll submission. Respond to employee payroll inquiries regarding paychecks, taxes, deductions, direct deposits, and timekeeping. Partner with Human Resources to ensure employee information is accurately maintained within UKG Ready. Generate payroll reports and provide payroll data for audits, financial reporting, and management requests. Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information. Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation. Recommend process improvements that increase payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Maintain knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and UKG Ready system enhancements. What you will need as the Payroll Specialist/Manager: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. 3-5 years of multi-state payroll processing experience. Experience processing payroll for large employee populations (500+ employees preferred). Experience using UKG Ready (formerly Kronos Workforce Ready) or similar Human Capital Management (HCM) system. Strong knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements. Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees. Strong understanding of electronic timekeeping systems. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr