Payroll Specialist (UKG Pro) – Healthcare Focus

Surgery Partners, Inc; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a Payroll Specialist to handle weekly and biweekly payroll processing, collaborating with Human Resources on payroll analysis and processing. You will enter bonuses, PTO, garnishments, and other data for timely payroll runs.

The role requires strong analytical and mathematical skills, solid knowledge of payroll regulations, and proficiency with UKG Pro/UKG Workforce Management in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• An associate or bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing using UKG Pro, ideally within the healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with payroll processes. Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in UKG.
• Good knowledge of legislation relevant to accounting and payroll (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley Act or FLSA).
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employees using UKG Workforce Management and related tools.
• Coordinate with HR about changes in payroll (e.g. terminations, new hires).
• Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g. annual bonuses, severance pay).
• Assist employees with general payroll questions and educate as needed on company payroll policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong math skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Outlook

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG Workforce Management

Job description

Surgery Partners is seeking a Payroll Specialist to handle weekly and biweekly payroll processing, collaborating with Human Resources on payroll analysis and processing. You will enter bonuses, PTO, garnishments, and other data for timely payroll runs.

The role requires strong analytical and mathematical skills, solid knowledge of payroll regulations, and proficiency with UKG Pro/UKG Workforce Management in a healthcare setting.