Professional - Payroll Specialist Payroll Specialist

Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: 100% Remote
Duration: Goal is 3 month contract to hire
Compensation: $25-$30hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US

Need:

• UKG Tax Department experience

Job Description:
We are looking for a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the company's payroll. You will be the one to calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments. A payroll specialist is able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency and is good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge expertise of regulations around employee payroll
• Monitor and understand US federal, state, and local tax laws to ensure compliance
• Perform regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, avoid delays in filings to monitor penalties/ notices
• Work in partnership with the Payroll Team to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities
• Reconcile federal state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Partnering with internal stakeholders and UKG to apply for identification numbers, such as FEIN, and SUI, when entering new jurisdictions
• Evaluate and improve payroll tax processes with higher efficiency and accuracy. Also, Identify opportunities for automation and lead implementation efforts from payroll taxes
• Coordinate year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes for employer and employees in the UKG payroll system

Required:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum (3+) years of payroll tax multi-state and federal compliance
• 2+ years of UKG Pro experience
• Intermediate Excel skills (SUMIFs, Pivot Tables, Index/Match, VLOOKUP...)
• Experience as a results-oriented professional with a keen sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset with good judgment
• Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, meet all deadlines, and work well under pressure in afast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• CPP/FPC certification is a plus

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay, 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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