Senior UKG Ready Payroll Administrator

The Arc of Central Alabama in; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Central Alabama is seeking a senior UKG Ready Payroll Administrator to own end-to-end payroll operations for employees across all programs and locations. You will configure UKG Ready, run multi-cycle payroll, maintain timekeeping, and ensure compliant, confidential records while partnering with People Operations and Finance.

Ideal candidates will hold active UKG Ready certifications, have 5+ years of payroll experience, and demonstrate advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of payroll processing experience.
• Active UKG Ready certification required.
• Hands-on experience administering UKG Ready payroll and timekeeping.
• Advanced proficiency with payroll software and Excel.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll for all employee populations within UKG Ready, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Configure and maintain UKG Ready payroll, timekeeping (TLM), pay rules, earnings/deduction codes, and accrual settings.
• Review and validate timekeeping data, including hours worked, overtime, shift differentials, and leave balances.
• Calculate and process wage deductions, garnishments, and benefits contributions within UKG Ready.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex payroll, tax, and UKG Ready system issues, escalating platform defects to UKG support as needed.
• Build and maintain payroll reports, dashboards, and audit queries within UKG Ready.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll discrepancies.
• Coordinate with People Operations on new hires, terminations, and status changes affecting payroll.
• Manage quarterly and annual payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 processing within UKG Ready.
• Reconcile payroll reports with the general ledger in coordination with the Finance department.
• Support system upgrades, testing, and new-feature rollouts within the UKG Ready platform.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reporting related to payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

UKG Ready

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Arc of Central Alabama is seeking a senior UKG Ready Payroll Administrator to own end-to-end payroll operations for employees across all programs and locations. You will configure UKG Ready, run multi-cycle payroll, maintain timekeeping, and ensure compliant, confidential records while partnering with People Operations and Finance.

Ideal candidates will hold active UKG Ready certifications, have 5+ years of payroll experience, and demonstrate advanced Excel skills.