Senior Payroll Systems Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the effective and efficient management, support, and optimization of the company's payroll systems, including third-party platforms such as UKG or ADP. This role ensures the integrity of payroll data, accurate processing of payroll cycles, and compliance with regulatory requirements. It manages and supports integrations between the payroll system and other internal and external systems (e.g. HRIS, benefits platforms, finance, timekeeping) and serves as a key backup to the Time and Attendance system administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

System administration (UKG, ADP, or other third-party software) :

• Maintain third-party payroll software configurations, system updates, user access, and security settings.
• Review and manage system access, ensuring segregation of duties and compliance with internal controls.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for payroll systems such as UKG, ADP, or equivalent platforms.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with vendor support and internal teams.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Finance, and IT to ensure payroll data accuracy and seamless workflow.
• Create test plans, execute testing, and validate system changes to ensure proper functionality.
• Develop and generate custom reports and dashboards to support payroll and HR analytics.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and reporting requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation and standard operating procedures for payroll systems.

System integrations :

Payroll processing support :

Time and Attendance administration (backup) :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Includes a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to manipulate, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.