Payroll Specialist/Manager

$85,000 - $105,000/Yr

Nassau Financial Group - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hartford, CT

251-500 employees

About the position

The Payroll & HRIS Specialist/Manager is responsible for managing payroll and HRIS processes for Nassau employees and affiliates. This role requires expertise in UKG systems to ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery, manage time and attendance, and improve efficiencies through HRIS solutions. The position acts as a liaison with various agencies and provides support for payroll-related inquiries and issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of biweekly payroll processing using UKG Pro for 500+ employees in multiple states.
• Process, audit, and correct paid-time-off requests and manage PTO accruals in UKG Time Management.
• Ensure payroll compliance by assessing and implementing payroll law changes in UKG Pro.
• Resolve issues and perform system maintenance with UKG Pro as needed.
• Provide finance department with quarterly compensation accruals including short term and long-term incentives.
• Assist with annual performance and compensation cycle by providing administrative support and reporting.
• Input changes to employee records including adjustments, manual checks, deductions, stops/voids/reissues.
• Coordinate and administer Wage Garnishment orders according to federal and state regulations.
• Compute and record all Fringe Benefit entries to update employees' records and associated accounting entries.
• Liaise with tax authorities to ensure timely resolution of payroll-related tax issues.
• Coordinate the delivery of the Time and Attendance module and complete biweekly integration of time management and UKG Pro for payroll processing.
• Analyze department workflows and modify HRIS system to create efficiencies and process improvements.
• Act as the functional lead and content expert for all HRIS and Payroll related projects and functions.
• Develop and provide demographic and financial reports to other areas as needed.
• Complete KPI reporting and analysis on a quarterly basis.
• Assist the Finance team with year-end processes and general requests for information.
• Provide timely, friendly, and accurate customer service to all employees.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting or business, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of related experience as a Payroll Analyst or similar role.
• Certification in CPP or FPC is preferred.
• Experience and proficiency in UKG Pro and UKG Time Management required.
• Experience with payroll processes, HCM systems, and technologies.
• Ability to research, evaluate, analyze, and implement HRIS system improvements in UKG Pro.
• Experience with applicable payroll laws and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and concerned with quality and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proactive with a sense of urgency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-driven incentives
• Professional development opportunities