We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll processing with accuracy, consistency, and strong follow-through. The role supports payroll operations for a large employee population and requires experience working within UKG Pro while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and internal standards.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll requirements correctly.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and address issues related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and time reporting.
• Maintain employee payroll records in UKG Pro and ensure updates are entered promptly and correctly.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and management to respond to payroll questions and support employee changes impacting pay.
• Reconcile payroll totals, audit reports, and supporting records to confirm compliance and proper payroll execution.
• Assist with payroll-related reporting, year-end activities, and documentation required for internal review or external compliance needs.