Payroll Specialist - UKG Payroll & Compliance

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a job opportunity for a Payroll Specialist. Title: Payroll Specialist Department: Finance and Accounting Status: Full-Time Pay Rate: $29.00 - $31.00* Reports to: Director, Payroll Posting Date: 5/19/26 Deadline: 5/25/26 *Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for handling and maintaining payroll functions of the organization. This person will perform a variety of record keeping and payroll processing activities, including processing regular and non-regular payroll, administering time and attendance policies, and work with all departments of the organization to ensure compliance. Responsibilities: Process weekly and semi-monthly payrolls using UKG system to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency Maintain payroll records and payroll documentation in compliance with payroll regulations, company policies Review and resolve timecard exceptions including missing punches, incorrect entries, and adjustment discrepancies Reconcile accounting for Medical and Fringe deductions withheld from the employees pay and liaise with Benefits team to ensure accuracy Respond to payroll inquiries from team members, managers, and external agencies, including employment verification requests Support year-end process, audits, and other payroll related projects as needed. Partner with accounting on payroll reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger impacts Basic Requirements / Qualifications: Experience working with UKG system or other similar HRIS software preferred Proficient in using intermediate to advanced functions in Microsoft Excel (use of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, IF MATCH, etc.) Must be able to handle confidential information and interact with all levels of management and staff in a professional manner. Exceptional follow-through, attention to detail and good with numbers Extremely flexible, highly organized, and able to easily shift priorities Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience Minimum High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred Equal Opportunity Employer LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is an equal opportunity employer. LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants from every race, creed, and background. LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is also firmly committed to complying with all applicable laws and governmental regulations at the state and local levels which prohibit discrimination. LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC considers all applicants without regard to national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, military status, citizenship status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, marital status, ancestry-ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC obtain documentation from every individual who is employed, which verifies their identity and authorizes their right to work in the United States. LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr