Global Payroll Analyst: UKG Pro Expert (Hybrid)

FloQast; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Unlimited Vacation

Employee Stock Program

Job summary

FloQast is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to own payroll for US and Canada employees, acting as the in-house UKG Pro expert and coordinating with international providers. You will run bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls, document processes, and drive improvements to scale payroll operations.

You will collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Accounting, maintain payroll controls, and ensure data accuracy across systems. This role requires independence, ownership, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including UKG Pro
• Experience with multi-state US payroll and Canadian payroll
• Experience coordinating international payrolls with outside providers
• Experience in a growing company with 700+ employees across multiple countries
• Comfort running payroll independently and resolving mid-cycle issues
• Experience documenting processes and improving payroll setups
• Strong understanding of payroll tax, compliance, and internal controls
• BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• CPP preferred

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state US and Canada payroll accurately and on time, including bi-weekly payrolls, off-cycle payments, and manual checks
• Serve as the in-house expert for UKG Pro payroll and Workforce Management Dimensions
• Review and simplify UKG setup, replacing manual workarounds with sustainable processes
• Write and maintain clear payroll procedures and documentation
• Coordinate with international payroll providers (UK, Australia, Germany, India)
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger with Accounting each cycle
• Maintain strong payroll controls including approvals, access, and separation of duties
• Record and process employee changes (leaves, salary changes, reporting changes)
• Ensure data flows from HRIS to payroll for new hires and terminations
• Manage state tax registrations and ongoing tax filings
• Collaborate with Benefits and HR Business Partners on deductions and open enrollment
• Work with HRIS Manager to optimize UKG usage
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Train and back up team members as payroll grows
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed

Skills

Payroll processing

UKG Pro (UltiPro) experience

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Process documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tax compliance

Audit support

Education

BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

CPP preferred

Tools

UKG Pro (UltiPro)

Workforce Management Dimensions

Excel

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Job description

FloQast is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to own payroll for US and Canada employees, acting as the in-house UKG Pro expert and coordinating with international providers. You will run bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls, document processes, and drive improvements to scale payroll operations.

You will collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Accounting, maintain payroll controls, and ensure data accuracy across systems. This role requires independence, ownership, and strong attention to detail.