Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Northeast Family Services is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and process multi-state payroll using UKG Ready. You’ll be responsible for calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate records. You’ll also coordinate with HR and Finance to support payroll reporting and reconciliations.

If you're looking to make a change, don't miss this career opportunity to join a growing and well-regarded organization!

This is a remote, work from home role, but you must reside in NH, MA, RI, NY, or FL to be considered.

Key Responsibilities :

Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll

Processes wages, garnishments, taxes, and deductions

Manage timekeeping and PTO requests ensuring compliance with company policies

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll

Generate reports and maintain payroll documentation

Use UKG Ready and Microsoft Excel for payroll operations

Track and process any employee leaves (FMLA, PML) in payroll

Qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of 2 years of Payroll processing experience required

Minimum of 2 years of experience with UKG Ready software required

Solid foundation in payroll taxes and reporting

Must be able to work remotely from home with a reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace

Must reside in NH, MA, RI, NY, or FL

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is a must

Excellent time management skills, ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects

Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as a team player

Ability to manage confidential information

Benefits :

• Health, dental & vision
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 11 paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)
• Generous sick time including mental health days
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
• Voluntary short and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent care savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually
• Company provided laptop and cell phone
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Supervision for licensure provided
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal cell phone discount

Compensation