Payroll and Benefits Specialist

SGS - Louisville, KY

Full-time

Louisville, KY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will provide essential administrative support to the People and Culture Team, focusing on payroll processing and benefits management. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll for all US pay groups, managing file feeds in the payroll system, and supporting various HR functions. The position requires multitasking abilities and a solid understanding of payroll and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for all US pay groups.
• Ensure that the time files are closed and ready for payroll processing.
• Review, validate, and audit payroll-related entries for new hires and terminating employees.
• Manage file feeds in and out of the UltiPro/UKG payroll system and the funding process to multiple carriers and retirement vendors.
• Run audit reports to ensure that the data is processed accurately.
• Serve as the backup for the leave of absence process.
• Support the HR team with various duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in Payroll Processing/Timekeeping system applications.
• Experience with Canadian Payroll.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certifications preferred.
• Knowledgeable of basic payroll processing requirements and general HR functions.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).