Hybrid Payroll Specialist - Multi-State, UKG Expert

Hotel Leveque; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from day 1

Paid time off from day 1

Holiday pay from day 1

Hotel and travel discounts

Job summary

First Hospitality is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payrolls using UKG Dimensions. The role includes audits, time/attendance system maintenance, and compliance work, with collaboration across corporate and property teams.

The position requires 3+ years in payroll, full-cycle processing experience, and familiarity with UltiPro or Kronos. Hybrid schedule with in-office days and remote option. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience with a multi-state employer.
• Experience with full-cycle payroll processing strongly preferred.
• Experience with UltiPro or Kronos systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll accurately and on time using UKG Dimensions
• Performs standard pre- and post-payroll audits
• Administer and maintain the time and attendance system in UKG
• Analyze and audit employee tax withholding, direct deposit, wage distribution, and other payroll data
• Reconcile and file labor and unemployment reports as required
• Resolves routine employee and manager payroll questions
• Uses payroll/HRIS systems to process transactions and reports
• Assist with year-end processing of W-2s and W-2Cs
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, recommending process improvements
• Collaborate regularly with corporate and property teams to ensure payroll accuracy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Process and manage garnishments
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience with a multi-state employer
• Experience with full-cycle payroll processing strongly preferred
• Previous experience with UltiPro or Kronos systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel
• Customer-focused mindset with strong service orientation
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work well in a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to high-volume workloads
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Works independently within established procedures

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Customer-focused

Collaboration

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

UKG Dimensions

UltiPro

Kronos

Job description

First Hospitality is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payrolls using UKG Dimensions. The role includes audits, time/attendance system maintenance, and compliance work, with collaboration across corporate and property teams.

The position requires 3+ years in payroll, full-cycle processing experience, and familiarity with UltiPro or Kronos. Hybrid schedule with in-office days and remote option. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.