Job Description

Payroll Specialist – 100% Remote- US CITIZEN ONLY

Location: 100% Remote (Pittsburgh, PA area candidates may be required onsite occasionally)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to join our client's payroll team for a 6–8 month contract opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with experience in Workday, UKG, payroll processing, audits, and reconciliations who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong data entry skills, excellent attention to detail, and a customer service mindset. This individual will play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting employees across the organization. This position is 100% remote. Candidates local to Pittsburgh may be required to visit the office once every few months to pick up mail.

Key Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll accurately and on time in accordance with company policies and established payroll schedules.
• Review, validate, and maintain employee timekeeping records to ensure accurate payroll calculations.
• Support payroll processing for employees on leave of absence (LOA), ensuring proper documentation and accurate payments.
• Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee payroll and personnel information within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide timely, professional customer service.
• Maintain accurate payroll records while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and support daily operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of payroll or related experience.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with both Workday and UKG.
• Experience with payroll processing, audits, and reconciliations.
• Strong data entry skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Experience responding to employee inquiries and resolving payroll-related issues.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional, helpful approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to learn new processes, systems, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience working with Workday and UKG payroll systems.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Payroll-related certifications.
• Workday certification.
• Previous experience supporting payroll operations within a large enterprise environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 100% remote work environment.
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting enterprise-level payroll operations.
• Work with leading HRIS and payroll platforms, including Workday and UKG.
• Collaborative team environment with exposure to HR, Benefits, and Finance operations.
• Short-term contract opportunity ideal for professionals seeking immediate employment.

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong Workday and UKG skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for payroll accuracy, we encourage you to apply today! Immediate consideration – resumes will be reviewed as they are received.