Payroll & Benefits Specialist — UKG Pro Expert

Thomas Allen; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Allen is seeking an experienced payroll and benefits specialist to manage payroll operations and employee benefit programs for our growing workforce. This role serves as a key resource for employees, managers, and leadership by ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time while delivering exceptional support for benefits administration and compliance.

It’s essential to be highly organized, analytical, customer-focused, and proficient with UKG Pro/UKG Ready (formerly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Experience processing payroll for medium-to-large organizations.
• Hands-on experience with UKG Pro, UKG Ready, Kronos, or UltiPro.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely for a multi-location workforce in Minnesota.
• Audit payroll data including timesheets, attendance, deductions, wage changes, and overtime.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll tax filings, reports, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing.
• Administer employee health, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Lead annual open enrollment and employee communications.
• Monitor COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, and other employment laws.
• Generate reports and analyze payroll and benefits data for leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG Ready

Kronos

UltiPro

Excel

Job description

Thomas Allen is seeking an experienced payroll and benefits specialist to manage payroll operations and employee benefit programs for our growing workforce. This role serves as a key resource for employees, managers, and leadership by ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time while delivering exceptional support for benefits administration and compliance.

It’s essential to be highly organized, analytical, customer-focused, and proficient with UKG Pro/UKG Ready (formerly