Hybrid Payroll Specialist – UKG & Union Payroll

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Bremerton (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. and a Bremerton-area company are seeking a temporary Payroll Specialist for the next three months.

You will handle weekly and bi-weekly payroll for about 200 employees using UKG, with some union payroll experience preferred, and a hybrid work schedule. You will communicate with internal staff, audit payroll data, ensure accurate wages and benefits, and support tax filings and year-end activities.

Qualifications

• At least two years of payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on experience with UKG highly preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, wage garnishments, and deductions.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for employees using UKG.
• Review and audit payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
• Ensure accurate calculation and distribution of employee wages and benefits.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information within the HRIS/payroll system.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and tax-related issues.
• Process new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, garnishments, and direct deposit updates.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities.
• Support payroll tax filings, W-2 preparation, and other required reporting.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting teams to ensure payroll accuracy and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

UKG

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Tools

UKG

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. and a Bremerton-area company are seeking a temporary Payroll Specialist for the next three months.

You will handle weekly and bi-weekly payroll for about 200 employees using UKG, with some union payroll experience preferred, and a hybrid work schedule. You will communicate with internal staff, audit payroll data, ensure accurate wages and benefits, and support tax filings and year-end activities.