Payroll Administrator - UKG

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator with hands-on UKG experience to support their payroll operations. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee payroll records, reviewing time and attendance information, and resolving payroll discrepancies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Process and administer employee payroll using the UKG payroll system. Review and verify employee timecards, timesheets, attendance, overtime, and other payroll-related information. Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and employee status updates. Process payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and other compensation-related changes. Monitor timekeeping and attendance records to ensure accuracy prior to payroll processing. Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries. Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and auditing activities. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information. Assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities as needed. 2+ years of experience in payroll administration or payroll processing. Hands-on experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll software required. Knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping, and attendance administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications. Understanding of payroll deductions, taxes, overtime, and wage calculations. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities. High school diploma required; additional accounting or payroll coursework preferred. The ideal candidate is a hands-on payroll detail oriented who understands the full payroll process and can hit the ground running with UKG. They should be comfortable working independently, troubleshooting payroll issues, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.