Senior Payroll Specialist

We are partnered with a long-established, rapidly growing manufacturing organization. They are looking to add a Senior Payroll Specialist to their team who can take ownership of hands-on payroll processing while serving as a key resource to the broader payroll function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has strong payroll experience, understands the complexities of multi-state payroll and compliance, and is ready to take on more complex questions and projects without stepping into a management role. What You’ll Do Own end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 800 employees . Process both weekly and biweekly payrolls for hourly production and salaried/exempt populations. Maintain accuracy across multi-state payroll. Partner closely with business unit leaders, local HR teams, and employees to resolve payroll questions and issues. Build strong relationships with the specific business segment supported and become their go-to payroll contact. Audit payroll, review approvals, manage corrections, and ensure deadlines are consistently met. Work directly within UKG/UltiPro , including timekeeping, reporting, payroll processing, and downstream workflows. Support payroll integrations associated with future mergers and acquisitions. Help transition newly acquired employee populations into the company's centralized payroll structure. Provide backup coverage across other payroll populations when teammates are out. Handle retroactive corrections, PTO adjustments, missed approvals, and other payroll-related employee or manager concerns. Maintain a high level of customer service while also setting appropriate boundaries when payroll issues are caused by missed manager or employee actions. What We’re Looking For 7+ years of payroll experience, ideally within a large, multi-state organization Strong understanding of FLSA and payroll compliance Experience with UKG Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, garnishments, deductions, and wage and hour compliance. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reconciliation functions. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Experience supporting manufacturing or multi-entity organizations preferred. CPP certification required. Why This Opportunity? The role is approximately half hands-on payroll processing, with the remainder focused on troubleshooting, compliance, projects, and supporting the team. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with payroll leadership, serve as a trusted right hand to the Senior Manager of Payroll, and take on increasingly complex responsibilities while remaining hands-on in the work. #J-18808-Ljbffr