Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our client on a Long-term Contract basis who has experience with

UKG/KRONOS.

This position focuses on delivering accurate, timely payroll support for a large employee population while partnering closely with payroll leadership to maintain compliance and resolve issues efficiently. The role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with both union and non-union payroll, and confident handling detailed payroll data in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across union and non-union groups, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Examine time records, pay updates, deductions, and earnings details to confirm payroll information is complete and correct before final processing.
• Provide support for regular payroll runs as well as special payments, including off-cycle payroll activity and manual check requests.
• Calculate pay components such as overtime, shift premiums, and labor agreement-based earnings by following established payroll guidelines.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution by identifying discrepancies and helping correct payroll errors promptly.
• Prepare, organize, and retain payroll records and related documentation in alignment with company standards and audit requirements.
• Create and review recurring payroll reports and use Excel functions such as lookups and data validation to analyze information and escalate unusual findings.