Payroll Processing Specialist (On Site) (Kill Devil Hills)

Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures; Kill Devil Hills (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Processing Specialist to manage payroll operations at our Kill Devil Hills, NC corporate office.

The role focuses on accurate processing, compliance with federal/state/local laws, and supporting HR processes in a fast-paced, seasonal environment. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of payroll experience, knowledge of UKG payroll systems, and strong accuracy, organization, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-4 years of payroll processing and compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll software (UKG a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook; SharePoint a plus).

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately for employees with varying pay types and seasonal fluctuations.
• Ensure timely and accurate issuance of paychecks or direct deposits.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records for hires, terminations, and status changes.
• Verify and reconcile payroll data for accuracy.
• Assist HR with payroll compliance and regulatory changes.
• Support benefits enrollment, onboarding, and employee records.
• Generate payroll reports for management review and address system issues.

Skills

Payroll regulations

UKG knowledge

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion with information

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

UKG Payroll

Excel

Word

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Processing Specialist

Location: This is not a remote job, location is onsite at our corporate office in Kill Devil Hills, NC (Outer Banks)

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Processing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing payroll processing, helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing support to the HR department. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll systems, compliance requirements, and excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing:
  • Accurately process payroll for employees, including review of time sheets, calculations of wages, deductions for taxes, insurance, housing, AR, and reporting of benefits, in a fast paced, seasonal business, with varying pay types, significant seasonal fluctuations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate issuance of paychecks or direct deposits.
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status.
  • Verify and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Compliance:
  • Assist HR with ensuring payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including tax laws and wage and hour laws.
  • Stay current with changes in labor laws and regulations, and assist with implementation of necessary changes to payroll practices.
  • Review payroll-related reports and tax filings as required by government agencies, prepared by UKG Payroll Tax Services.
  • Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• HR Support:
  • Provide support in the administration of employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and terminations.
  • Assist with onboarding, orientation, and with the preparation and maintenance of employee records and documentation.
  • Be the first contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, and benefits issues.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll-related transactions, and annual ACA reporting.
• System Management:
  • Maintain and update HRIS software systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, in conjunction with others.
  • Troubleshoot and work to resolve any system issues or discrepancies.
  • Generate and analyze payroll reports for management review.
• Other Duties:
  • Assist with special projects related to payroll and benefits as needed.
  • Participate in training and development programs to stay informed about best practices and changes in regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in payroll processing and compliance, preferably in a similar role.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency with payroll software (knowledge of UKG a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, with SharePoint a plus).
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Certifications

• Payroll certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)) is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Office environment with standard working hours, including some overtime.

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Department: Kitty Hawk Kites

This is a full time position