Payroll Specialist: Multi-State UKG, ESOP & Benefits

Pima-Medical-Institute; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and company holidays

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Payroll Specialist to leverage UKG Payroll/HR software to streamline processing, ensure multi-state compliance, and pay faculty and staff accurately and on time.

This on-site, full-time role offers ESOP ownership, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) with employer matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, wellness programs, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience in payroll, human resources, 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 GL operations.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Multi-State Compliance: Core processing using UKG; transmit/receive payroll files with data integrity.
• Taxation & Compliance: Set up state tax items, amendments, and stay current with payroll laws.
• Deductions & Verifications: Handle verifications, garnishments, child support, and tax levies.
• Audit, GL & Reporting: Audit time cards, payroll accounts, and prepare financial reports.
• System Configuration: Maintain timesheets, pay groups, codes, and employee status in HRIS.
• Process Improvement & Support: Identify improvements; assist with payroll inquiries and cross-functional data needs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state compliance

Excel proficiency

Customer service

Communication

Tools

UKG Payroll/HR software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Payroll Specialist to leverage UKG Payroll/HR software to streamline processing, ensure multi-state compliance, and pay faculty and staff accurately and on time.

This on-site, full-time role offers ESOP ownership, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) with employer matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, wellness programs, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.