Senior Payroll Time & Attendance Specialist
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Job Description
Senior Payroll & Time & Attendance Specialist (UKG Ready Focus)Competitive SalaryChester, NY
About the Role:A growing organization is seeking a Senior Payroll & Time & Attendance Specialist to serve as the internal subject matter expert for payroll, compliance, and the UKG Ready platform. This role is focused on ensuring accuracy, resolving complex payroll scenarios, and acting as the go-to resource for both internal teams and client escalations.
The ideal candidate is highly experienced in payroll operations, detail-oriented, and confident handling complex calculations and compliance requirements. They are a strong problem solver who enjoys becoming a system expert and supporting both operational and technical payroll needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as subject matter expert for payroll, time and attendance, and compliance
- Ensure payroll and timekeeping setups meet federal, state, and local regulations
- Review system configurations to ensure accuracy and prevent issues
- Manage complex payroll scenarios (accruals, shift differentials, garnishments, union dues, etc.)
- Become the internal expert in UKG Ready and related system functionality
- Handle advanced payroll and system escalations from start to resolution
- Recommend best practices and system configuration improvements
- Support documentation of payroll standards and recurring processes
Qualifications:
- Extensive hands-on payroll experience
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing, time & attendance, and compliance
- Understanding of payroll workflows, calculations, and controls
- Familiarity with payroll taxes strongly preferred
- Experience with UKG Ready or similar platforms preferred
- Healthcare payroll experience is a plus
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
This is a high-impact specialist role where your expertise directly influences payroll accuracy, compliance, and system performance. You’ll become a key internal authority within a collaborative environment that values precision, ownership, and deep operational knowledge.
To Apply:For more details or to apply, reach out to Aviva Vezel at Avize@hiresolutionsny.com or call 845-422-8098 Ext. 114.
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