Senior Multi-State Payroll Specialist – UKG Pro

Peabody Companies; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Peabody Properties, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist II to manage end-to-end payroll for corporate and on-site employees using UKG Pro and NOVAtime. The role demands strict confidentiality and knowledge of payroll regulations.

You will support the Payroll Supervisor, handle biweekly payroll for multiple sites, ensure timely funding, and respond to employee inquiries with a customer-first approach. Strong Excel skills and CPP/FPC are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive payroll processing experience, ideally within the property management industry.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) / FPC designation a plus.
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll laws, FLSA regulations and taxation.
• Hands on experience with UKG and NOVAtime.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including complex formulas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Payroll Supervisor in providing resources and answering payroll inquiries.
• Process employee job, rate, and allocation changes.
• Set up timesheet profiles for new employees.
• Accurately process bi-weekly payroll for multi-site and multi-state employees using UKG Pro.
• Timely funding of payroll and management of wage garnishments or levies.
• Process 401K fund/loan payments and VOE requests as needed.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll questions with internal customers.

Skills

Confidentiality and discretion

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

UKG Pro

NOVAtime

MS Excel

Job description

Peabody Properties, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist II to manage end-to-end payroll for corporate and on-site employees using UKG Pro and NOVAtime. The role demands strict confidentiality and knowledge of payroll regulations.

You will support the Payroll Supervisor, handle biweekly payroll for multiple sites, ensure timely funding, and respond to employee inquiries with a customer-first approach. Strong Excel skills and CPP/FPC are a plus.