Payroll Specialist - UKG Pro & Workforce Management

Amerex Corporation; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerex Corporation in Trussville, AL, is seeking a UKG Pro Payroll & Workforce Management Administrator to administer the UKG Pro system, ensure accurate payroll processing, and support scheduling and timekeeping across the organization.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of payroll experience, hands-on HRIS skills, and strong analytical abilities to partner with HR, Benefits, and Accounting for compliant, timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of payroll and/or workforce management experience.
• Hands-on experience with UKG Pro (UltiPro), UKG Workforce Management, Kronos, or similar HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and timekeeping practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UKG Pro Payroll and Workforce Management modules.
• Process payroll accurately and ensure timely payroll completion.
• Monitor employee timecards, attendance records, leave balances, and scheduling data.
• Troubleshoot payroll, timekeeping, scheduling, and timeclock system-related issues.
• Assist in the configure earnings, deductions, accruals, pay rules, and labor allocations.
• Audit payroll and workforce data for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate payroll, labor, attendance, and management reports.
• Support system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new functionality.
• Train managers and employees on UKG Pro functions and self-service tools.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Accounting and Operations teams to resolve employee-related issues.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits.
• Manage security roles, workflows, and user access permissions.

Skills

Payroll experience

UKG Pro UltiPro

HRIS systems

Payroll laws

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG Pro

Kronos

HRIS

Job description

Amerex Corporation in Trussville, AL, is seeking a UKG Pro Payroll & Workforce Management Administrator to administer the UKG Pro system, ensure accurate payroll processing, and support scheduling and timekeeping across the organization.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of payroll experience, hands-on HRIS skills, and strong analytical abilities to partner with HR, Benefits, and Accounting for compliant, timely reporting.