Payroll SpecialistHRIS

NORTHEAST FOODS INC.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHEAST FOODS INC. is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across multiple locations in the United States. The role emphasizes accurate processing, strong HRIS usage, and rigorous controls to ensure timely, compliant payroll deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of payroll or HRIS experience, proficient Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment. UKG Pro experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 3+ years payroll/HRIS/HR experience.
• Experience with multi-location payroll preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, timekeeping, and wage-and-hour rules.
• Strong HRIS and payroll system experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas and lookups.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting/Finance/Information Systems

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG Workforce Management

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of payroll, HRIS, workforce management, or related HR/payroll experience.
• Experience processing or supporting payroll in a multi-location environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes, timekeeping, deductions, taxes, and wage-and-hour requirements.
• Strong HRIS and payroll system experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, filtering, sorting, lookups, and data reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee, payroll, and financial information.

Preferred

• Experience with UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management (WFM) strongly preferred.
• Experience with workforce management functions, including timekeeping, scheduling, time clocks, pay rules, accruals, exceptions, and manager approvals.
• Experience supporting or administering HRIS and payroll systems, including system configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, testing, and user support.
• Experience with HRIS implementations, system conversions, integrations, upgrades, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Experience supporting payroll for multiple companies, locations, departments, or employee populations.
• Union and/or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) experience is a plus , particularly experience administering contractual pay provisions, overtime rules, premiums, seniority-related provisions, and other negotiated payroll requirements.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, bakery, warehouse, distribution, or other 24/7 operational environment is a plus.
• Experience developing payroll/HRIS reports, conducting system and payroll audits, and reconciling data between systems.
• FPC, CPP, SHRM, or related professional certification is a plus.