Payroll Specialist

Large Non Profit organization located in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Payroll Specialist.

Salary $80,000 plus benefits medical, dental, 403b)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accurately process and validate weekly payroll and timesheet data entry for multiple payrolls for 600+ union and non-union employees using UKG (Ultipro) Payroll/HRIS system and UKG Ready automated time and attendance system.

Address payroll and timesheet questions from department managers and supervisors

Resolve any issues that may arise and continuously look for improvements in the payroll operational processes, collaborating with the Payroll Manager to implement those improvements

Back-up for Payroll Manager in processing weekly general ledger files and submitting to Accounting for funding

Reconciles 401K upload files and ensures timely submission

Process Health Savings Account upload files

Run reports for transit and flexible spending accounts for uploads

Assist with resetting employee passwords for UKG system

Correct payroll discrepancies, inspect automated system output such as registers and standard reports

Generating special reports and queries using IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Report system

Assist Payroll Manager with year-end payroll processing, including the balancing, review and adjustment of W-2’s

Assist Payroll Manager and HR Department with special projects to meet business needs

Qualification/requirement

Minimum 4 years web based Payroll experience, with 2 or more years using Ultimate Software UKG Payroll/HRIS system and UKG Ready Time and Attendance system

Must maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws

Strong MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, etc) is essential

Experience/Training

College degree and three or more years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education (minimum High School or GED) and experience.

UKG (Ultimate Software) web based Payroll/HRIS system experience strongly preferred