Payroll Specialist (UKG Payroll, Vlookups, Pivot tables)

title: Payroll Specialist
Location: VA, 20190
duration: 6 months

This is a hybrid position, employee will be expected to come into the office 2-3 days per week. Duties will include mail distribution, payroll administrative duties, payroll processing, payroll support.

Preference for candidates to sit in Maryland, VA, DC preferred.
Will be required to work east coast hours 8am to 5pm.

Education:
High School Diploma with 3 or more years progressive payroll experience..

Must have hard skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
UKG Payroll Experience
Ability to speak to their experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 10 Word & PowerPoint.

Must have soft skills:
Proven experience processing high-volume payroll
Ability to manage a large number of tasks simultaneously.
Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Solid understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail is a must as well as accuracy.
Solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

The payroll specialist will be responsible for processing day-to-day payroll functions in an efficient and timely manner under the supervision of a Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Operations Manager, and/or Director. The payroll team handles complex union, federal contracting standards, ex-patriot and other special pay situations for US based employees on missions around the world.

Responsibilities and duties include the following, but not limited to:
Calculate, compile and submit accurate information and adjustments into the payroll processing software for assigned employee groups.
Calculate miscellaneous pay components in compliance with federal, state, and/or local policies and tax guidelines.
Create, review, and audit manual checks.
Prepare manual upload files used in the processing of payroll.
Garnishment payroll entries and review
Help to support employee receivables process.
Detect and resolve routine and complex payroll anomalies.
Prepare external reports to internal business partners and research GL matters.
Support help desk team by answering and resolving employee escalations.
Support team with special payroll projects, tax adjustments, and complex research matters. Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma with 3 or more years progressive payroll experience
Intermediate knowledge of Excel required.
Strong attention to detail
Deadline Oriented

Preferred Qualifications
UltiPro Payroll, Costpoint Payroll, and Deltek T&E Systems highly desired