Payroll Specialist

CFS; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to maintain accurate, timely payroll operations for a North American workforce. The role uses UKG Pro and established processes to support employees across the region.

You will handle payroll processing, ensure compliance with laws, and maintain records. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of payroll experience, familiarity with multi-state environments, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Degree in an accounting-related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–4 years of payroll experience, ideally multi-state or union environments.
• Experience with computerized payroll systems; UKG Pro strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• High attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support North American employees and third-party administrators through the payroll lifecycle.
• Process payroll in UKG Pro using established procedures.
• Ensure payroll practices meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records per policy and compliance standards.
• Audit payroll data for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify gaps and suggest improvements to payroll procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support efficient payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Multistate payroll

Education

Accounting-related degree

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 (Onsite)

$60,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience

About The Opportunity

Join a well-established organization supporting a North American workforce. This Payroll Specialist will play an important role in maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations in a high-volume environment. The team utilizes UKG Pro and established processes to support employees across North America.

Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities

• Support North American employees and third-party administrators throughout the employee lifecycle, from hire through retirement.
• The Payroll Specialist will perform payroll processing functions in UKG Pro using established procedures.
• Ensure payroll practices meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with company policies and compliance standards.
• The Payroll Specialist will audit payroll data to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to payroll procedures and documentation.
• The Payroll Specialist will partner with internal stakeholders to support efficient payroll operations.

Qualifications Of The Payroll Specialist

• Degree in an accounting-related field or a combination of accounting/HR education and relevant experience.
• 3–4 years of payroll experience, ideally supporting multi-state and/or union environments.
• Experience with computerized payroll systems; UKG Pro strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.