Senior Payroll Specialist II – UKG Pro & Compliance

AHRC Nassau; Glen Head (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau seeks a Sr Payroll Specialist II to oversee biweekly payrolls, bonuses and year-end processing for AHRC Nassau and affiliates. The Brookville location offers a Monday–Friday schedule with 35 hours and flexible options.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll laws, Kronos timekeeping, UKG Pro, and precise data entry to ensure accurate pay and compliant reporting. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 5–7 years payroll and timekeeping experience with payroll professional certification.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and UKG Pro timekeeping tools.
• Intermediate knowledge of UKG Pro.
• Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws.
• Excellent with numbers and strong communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll, bonuses, off-cycle, quarterly and year-end processing.
• Audit timesheets and import CSV files for payroll calculations.
• Ensure accuracy of timesheets, punches, and auto pay for Directors.
• Ensure overtime payments are processed and allocated accurately.
• Audit payroll reports before and after transmission.
• Prepare and audit payroll registers and tax reconciliations.
• Identify payroll tax liabilities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with Form W-2 reporting and distributions.
• Audit and update payroll data for hires, changes, terminations.
• Maintain PTO benefits reporting and Leave of Absence statuses.
• Handle wage garnishments and data entry.
• Assist with direct deposits, pay cards and 529 plans.
• Maintain banking correspondence for payroll questions.
• Resolve employee payment issues and coordinate with management.
• Prepare and distribute paper checks.
• Provide training on job responsibilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Payroll Professional Certification

Tools

UKG Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

AHRC Nassau seeks a Sr Payroll Specialist II to oversee biweekly payrolls, bonuses and year-end processing for AHRC Nassau and affiliates. The Brookville location offers a Monday–Friday schedule with 35 hours and flexible options.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll laws, Kronos timekeeping, UKG Pro, and precise data entry to ensure accurate pay and compliant reporting. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.