Payroll Specialist — ESOP, Multi-State Pay & Growth

Pima Medical Institute; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with employer matching

On-site

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across multi-state operations. You’ll use UKG Payroll/HR software to handle deductions, taxes, and inquiries, while contributing to audits and reporting in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

The role emphasizes compliance, data integrity, and cross-functional partnership with HR, Accounting, and Campus Operations to ensure staff are paid correctly and on time with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on payroll, HR, and high-level customer service.
• Hands-on experience with UKG (Ultimate/Kronos) or equivalent enterprise HRIS/Payroll platforms; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll taxation, wage garnishments, state-by-state compliance, and general ledger operations.
• Data confidentiality and accuracy with sensitive employee information.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing & multi-state compliance using UKG software.
• Taxation & compliance: set up state tax items and process tax amendments.
• Deductions & verifications: manage wage garnishments and other deductions.
• Audit, GL & reporting: audit time cards, balance GL payroll files, assist with audits.
• System configuration & process improvement: maintain timesheets, pay groups, and tax configurations.
• Employee support & cross-functional collaboration: assist with inquiries and work with HR/Accounting.

Skills

UKG Payroll/HR software

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Tools

UKG (Ultimate/Kronos)

Job description

Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across multi-state operations. You’ll use UKG Payroll/HR software to handle deductions, taxes, and inquiries, while contributing to audits and reporting in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

The role emphasizes compliance, data integrity, and cross-functional partnership with HR, Accounting, and Campus Operations to ensure staff are paid correctly and on time with strong