Senior Payroll Specialist - UKG

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on accurate, timely payroll processing for 600+ employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.

You will work with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity and resolve payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, strong UKG and Excel skills, and a CPP bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience with multi-state experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (UKG preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and tax compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 600+ employees across multiple states.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Process and reconcile payroll data, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records in the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Handle payroll audits and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and submit tax filings, including W-2s, 1099s, and other required documentation.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and regulations, implementing updates as needed.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data integrity and resolve employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Assist with system upgrades, implementations, and process improvements.

Skills

UKG Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG Payroll

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join one of our premier clients. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with local and federal regulations, and providing exceptional service to our employees. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring a strong understanding of payroll systems, and possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 600+ employees across multiple states
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Process and reconcile payroll data, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records in the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Handle payroll audits and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and submit tax filings, including W-2s, 1099s, and other required documentation.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and regulations, implementing updates as needed.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data integrity and resolve employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Assist with system upgrades, implementations, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience, with multi-state or international payroll experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (UKG preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and tax compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.

If you're a payroll professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in a well-established company with streamlined processes, we encourage you to apply.

Note: We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

UKG Senior Payroll Specialist

Birmingham, AL (On-site)

$65,000-$75,000

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).