Payroll Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Execute full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees using UKG Pro
• Process payroll adjustments including retro pay, off-cycle runs, bonuses, and terminations
• Validate time and attendance data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll close
• Administer payroll deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings
• Configure, maintain, and audit multi-state payroll tax setups to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Set up and maintain state-specific tax codes, reciprocity rules, and local jurisdiction taxes within payroll systems
• Monitor employee work location changes and apply correct tax withholdings based on nexus, residency, and sourcing rules
• Audit payroll registers and reconcile payroll reports each cycle
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and timely payroll changes
• Respond to employee payroll questions with a focus on accuracy and service
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows
• Support implementation of payroll timelines and controls
• Track payroll adjustments and trends

Required Skills and Experience

• 2–4 years of hands-on multi-state payroll processing experience
• Direct experience owning and running payroll in ADP, Workday, UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), or similar systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office applications
• Experience supporting regular payroll cycles (weekly, bi-weekly)
• Strong understanding of wage and hour rules and payroll compliance
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local taxation
• Strong understanding of HR best practices
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems; UKG Pro and Workforce Dimensions
• Experience with ticketing system software
• Proficiency with HRIS configurations relating to payroll
• Experience working in a remote environment 

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus