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.