Payroll Specialist - Nonprofit Payroll & Compliance

Signal Centers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Job summary

A mission-driven organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. This role entails managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and maintaining accurate records. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in UKG Ready. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and a customer service focus. Join us to make a meaningful impact and enjoy a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience administering payroll for a company larger than 100 employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and wage & hours laws.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize payroll operations on a bi-weekly processing schedule.
• Prepare payroll reports and ensure pre-processing accuracy.
• Acts as the administrator for the timesheet system in UKG Ready.
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential payroll records.
• Process garnishments and tax verifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Knowledge of payroll best practices

Expert level Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Business, Accounting, Human Resources or a related field

Tools

UKG Ready

Job description

A mission-driven organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. This role entails managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and maintaining accurate records. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in UKG Ready. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and a customer service focus. Join us to make a meaningful impact and enjoy a collaborative work environment.