Payroll Specialist: UKG Savvy, Process Pay & Leaves

Perry Homes; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Financial planning

Time Off & Life Balance

Family & Lifestyle

Job summary

Perry Homes is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage day-to-day payroll operations for one payroll using our electronic system, handling new hires, separations, leave requests, and updates.

You will process payroll, prepare paychecks and direct deposits, verify time submissions in UKG, and maintain detailed payroll and employee files while supporting management with reports and process improvements. This role is based in Georgia and offers growth within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll processing experience.
• General knowledge of payroll procedures and IRS tax laws.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Process new hires and input benefit enrollment data, salary increases, and separations.
• Prepare paychecks and direct deposit transactions for employees.
• Verify accuracy of Electronic Time Submission and paycheck calculation using UKG.
• Process wage garnishments including IRS levies, Child Support Orders, and Chapter 13 deductions.
• Manage paid and unpaid leaves of absence, including FMLA paperwork.
• Create and process detailed payroll reports for management.
• Analyze payroll processes and make recommendations to the Payroll Manager when needed.
• Prepare and maintain payroll and employee files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

UKG

MS Office

Job description

Perry Homes is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage day-to-day payroll operations for one payroll using our electronic system, handling new hires, separations, leave requests, and updates.

You will process payroll, prepare paychecks and direct deposits, verify time submissions in UKG, and maintain detailed payroll and employee files while supporting management with reports and process improvements. This role is based in Georgia and offers growth within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.