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Job description
Senior Payroll & Time & Attendance Specialist (UKG Ready Focus)
Competitive Salary
Chester, NY
About the Role:
A growing organization is seeking a Senior Payroll & Time & Attendance Specialist to serve as the internal subject matter expert for payroll, compliance, and the UKG Ready platform. This role is focused on ensuring accuracy, resolving complex payroll scenarios, and acting as the go-to resource for both internal teams and client escalations.
The ideal candidate is highly experienced in payroll operations, detail-oriented, and confident handling complex calculations and compliance requirements. They are a strong problem solver who enjoys becoming a system expert and supporting both operational and technical payroll needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as subject matter expert for payroll, time and attendance, and compliance
Ensure payroll and timekeeping setups meet federal, state, and local regulations
Review system configurations to ensure accuracy and prevent issues
Manage complex payroll scenarios (accruals, shift differentials, garnishments, union dues, etc.)
Become the internal expert in UKG Ready and related system functionality
Handle advanced payroll and system escalations from start to resolution
Recommend best practices and system configuration improvements
Support documentation of payroll standards and recurring processes
Qualifications: Extensive hands-on payroll experience
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, time & attendance, and compliance
Understanding of payroll workflows, calculations, and controls
Familiarity with payroll taxes strongly preferred
Experience with UKG Ready or similar platforms preferred
Healthcare payroll experience is a plus
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented and process-driven
This is a high-impact specialist role where your expertise directly influences payroll accuracy, compliance, and system performance. You'll become a key internal authority within a collaborative environment that values precision, ownership, and deep operational knowledge.
To Apply:
For more details or to apply, reach out to Aviva Vezel at or call Ext. 114 .
Worksite address
chester, NY, 10918, US
Who can apply
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