UKG Pro Payroll & WFM Specialist

Amerex; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerex, a global leader in fire suppression products, seeks a Payroll & Workforce Management Administrator to manage UKG Pro (UltiPro) payroll, timekeeping, and scheduling. You will ensure accurate processing, data integrity, and compliance while supporting managers and staff across the HRIS landscape.

The role emphasizes system configuration, reporting, and training, with collaboration across HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Operations to resolve issues and implement updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-5 years of payroll and/or workforce management experience.
• Hands-on experience with UKG Pro (UltiPro), UKG Workforce Management, Kronos, or similar HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and timekeeping practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UKG Pro (UltiPro) Payroll and Workforce Management modules.
• Process payroll accurately and ensure timely payroll completion.
• Monitor timecards, attendance records, leave balances, and scheduling data.
• Troubleshoot payroll, timekeeping, scheduling, and timeclock system-related issues.
• Assist in configuring earnings, deductions, accruals, pay rules, and labor allocations.
• Audit payroll and workforce data for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate payroll, labor, attendance, and management reports.
• Support system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new functionality.
• Train managers and employees on UKG Pro functions and self-service tools.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Accounting and Operations teams to resolve employee-related issues.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits.
• Manage security roles, workflows, and user access permissions.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Time & Attendance

Data Analysis

Reporting & Analytics

HRIS Management

Compliance & Auditing

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Tools

UKG Pro (UltiPro)

UKG Workforce Management

Kronos

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Amerex, a global leader in fire suppression products, seeks a Payroll & Workforce Management Administrator to manage UKG Pro (UltiPro) payroll, timekeeping, and scheduling. You will ensure accurate processing, data integrity, and compliance while supporting managers and staff across the HRIS landscape.

The role emphasizes system configuration, reporting, and training, with collaboration across HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Operations to resolve issues and implement updates.