Payroll Specialist 2
Finance
Auditing
Research
Operations
Leadership
Accounting
Phone Support
Data Integrity
Client Support
Microsoft Excel
Problem Solving
Quality Control
Payroll Systems
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Analytical Skills
Payroll Reporting
Workday (Software)
Payroll Processing
Process Improvement
Microsoft PowerPoint
Service-Level Agreement
UltiPro (HRIS Software)
Authorization (Computing)
Quality Control Processes
Employee Assistance Programs
Kronos (Timekeeping Software)
Payroll Policies and Processes
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
At least 3 years
Posted yesterday
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
67% STARs in role.
Description:
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Samsung through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Samsung
Summary :
Payroll Analyst/Payroll Specialist role responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees. The position supports payroll operations using Workday, Kronos, and UltiPro/UKG, while partnering with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to resolve payroll issues, perform audits, maintain data integrity, and improve payroll processes.
Job Responsibilities:
Existing Vacancy: This posting is for an available position
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
San Francisco Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
City of Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Summary :
Payroll Analyst/Payroll Specialist role responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees. The position supports payroll operations using Workday, Kronos, and UltiPro/UKG, while partnering with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to resolve payroll issues, perform audits, maintain data integrity, and improve payroll processes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Process and support accurate and timely payroll for U.S. employees (and Canadian employees if applicable).
- Maintain and audit employee payroll data within Workday HRIS and other payroll systems.
- Manage Kronos timecards, attendance records, and timekeeping corrections.
- Process payroll transactions through UltiPro/UKG and ensure payroll accuracy.
- Research and resolve employee payroll issues related to pay, taxes, deductions, benefits, and timekeeping.
- Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries through tickets, email, and phone support.
- Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and quality control checks to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Ensure payroll activities comply with federal, state, local, and company policies.
- Support leave administration, including calculating supplemental pay and leave-related payroll impacts.
- Manage payroll adjustments, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related transactions.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership teams.
- Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Accounting, HRIS, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues.
- Assist with payroll month-end, quarter-end, and year-end audit activities.
- Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain payroll documentation and ensure data integrity across multiple payroll systems.
- Help achieve payroll accuracy, compliance, and ticket resolution service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Minimum 3+ years of payroll experience supporting U.S. payroll operations.
- Experience working in a high-volume payroll, shared services, or payroll processing environment.
- Strong customer service skills with at least 2+ years of employee/client support experience.
- Hands-on experience with payroll and HRIS systems such as: Workday, Kronos, UKG/UltiPro
- Similar enterprise payroll systems
- Experience managing payroll inquiries, issue resolution, and employee support.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll compliance regulations.
- Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and payroll quality control processes.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Payroll teams.
- Location: Plano, TX
- Duration: 6 Months
- Pay Range*: 28$ 30$
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available (USA)
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Existing Vacancy: This posting is for an available position
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
San Francisco Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
City of Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Posting ID: 7255987