Payroll Processing Specialist: UKG Expert for Global Teams

RiseMe; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bertelsmann Global Business Services in Westminster, MD seeks a Payroll Specialist to perform payroll processing using UKG for select business units, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will review workflows, validate data, handle garnishments, and respond to payroll inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting/payroll experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years experience in Accounting, General Ledger and Payroll.
• Prior Bookkeeping and Payroll Tax Analysis experience is desired.
• Effectively Multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast pace environment, producing quality.
• Work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Possess and exhibit the ability to think logically and analyze problems & data.
• PC proficiency to include Excel & Word.
• Prior UKG experience is a Plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for payroll processing for select business units and backup payroll processing.
• Review of HR generated workflows for payroll impact.
• Input/verify payroll data including garnishments.
• Review employee tax data for jurisdiction accuracy.
• Review timekeeping system data where applicable.
• Verify expected payroll calculation results.
• Prepare funding requests, update required spreadsheets.
• Apply company policy and federal/state payroll related regulations.
• Respond to employee/HR questions regarding payroll and payroll tax information.
• Run/prepare payroll reports as needed.
• Provide payroll data for audit as requested.
• Perform payroll accounting analysis as needed.
• Assist with payroll implementation tasks as assigned.
• Make decisions regarding accuracy of work.
• Organize workload by assigning input priorities to data received.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Further tasks may be assigned within the frame of the profile.

Skills

Payroll processing

UKG experience

MS Excel

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting degree or field

Training required additionally

Tools

UKG (Ultipro/Kronos)

Job description

Bertelsmann Global Business Services in Westminster, MD seeks a Payroll Specialist to perform payroll processing using UKG for select business units, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will review workflows, validate data, handle garnishments, and respond to payroll inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting/payroll experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.