Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong hands-on payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and confidence working in UKG platforms. The successful candidate will manage payroll processing for a mid-sized employee population while helping maintain compliance and resolve payroll-related issues efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees
• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and make timely corrections to ensure accurate employee payments
• Generate, analyze, and distribute payroll reports using Excel to support auditing, reconciliation, and recordkeeping needs
• Administer payroll deductions and garnishments in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations
• Maintain employee payroll records and update earnings, tax, and deduction information within UKG systems
• Support payroll activities in UKG Pro and UKG Ready, including validation of time, pay, and employee data
• Assist with payroll-related changes resulting from evolving business processes and updated operational requirements
• Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll documentation