Payroll Specialist - UKG Ready

Payroll Specialist Full Time - Permanent Opportunity Location: Ashburn, VA Work Arrangement: Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Ashburn, VA. This role will be responsible for supporting end-to-end U.S. payroll operations, including payroll processing, employee support, payroll reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and issue resolution. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with UKG Ready, multi-state U.S. payroll, and the ability to independently manage payroll activities with a high degree of accuracy. Key Responsibilities Process and support end-to-end payroll across multiple states. Serve as a key point of contact for employees regarding payroll questions and issues. Perform payroll validation, reconciliations, reporting, and troubleshooting. Maintain employee payroll information, including new-hire setup, changes, deductions, and adjustments. Support federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements. Support W-2 and 1099 processing and year-end payroll activities. Utilize UKG Ready for payroll processing, employee maintenance, reporting, and administration. Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner. Partner with HR, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency. Required Qualifications Hands-on experience processing payroll using UKG Ready. Experience with employee setup and maintenance, payroll changes, deductions, adjustments, reporting, and payroll troubleshooting. Experience with multi-state payroll. Knowledge of federal and state payroll taxes and withholding requirements. Experience with payroll reconciliations, W-2s, 1099s, and year-end processing. Understanding of U.S. payroll compliance requirements. Additional Qualifications Strong attention to detail and commitment to payroll accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to provide professional support to employees regarding sensitive payroll matters. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. ADP experience is a plus, particularly for candidates who have supported payroll system transitions or conversions. Compensation $75,000-$80,000 per year. This is the targeted compensation range for this role. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k); paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal leave, and sick leave; and training and professional development opportunities. Work Authorization Work sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. DigitalNet.ai