Payroll Specialist

CFS; Homestead (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Homestead, PA is seeking a Sr. Payroll Specialist to manage high-volume, multi-state payroll with precision and compliance. You’ll maintain payroll records, handle deductions and taxes, and collaborate with HR and Finance on benefits and reporting.

This hybrid role requires 4+ years of payroll processing, strong UKG UltiPro proficiency, and advanced Excel skills, with a focus on accuracy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, UKG UltiPro preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring accuracy in deductions, earnings, and taxes.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Stay up to date with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to manage benefits deductions and reporting.
• Assist in payroll audits and prepare necessary reports.
• Support process improvements and system upgrades for payroll efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Payroll systems (UKG UltiPro)

Excel & data analysis

Tools

UKG UltiPro

Job description

SR. PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Homestead, PA (Hybrid)

$60,000- $75,000

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Specialist . This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and maintaining payroll records. The ideal candidate will have experience handling multi-state payroll, benefits administration, and payroll system management.

Overview Of The Sr. Payroll Specialist Role

• Process high volume payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring accuracy in deductions, earnings, and taxes.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Stay up to date with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to manage benefits deductions and reporting.
• Assist in payroll audits and prepare necessary reports.
• Support process improvements and system upgrades for payroll efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications For The Sr. Payroll Specialist

• 4+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems. UKG (UltiPro) preferred.
• Understanding of federal and state payroll tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for payroll reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.