UKG Payroll Manager

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and manage US payroll operations, with a strong focus on UKG and California payroll compliance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing payroll processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and working with UKG payroll systems in a multi-state environment.

• Manage and oversee end-to-end US payroll processing and administration.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across multiple states.
• Utilize UKG for payroll processing, reporting, employee data management, and related payroll activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on California payroll and employment compliance requirements.
• Review payroll calculations, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and adjustments for accuracy.
• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and other internal teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Prepare and maintain payroll reports and documentation.
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities, including W-2 processing.
• Stay current with changes to payroll legislation and California-specific requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiency.

• 5+ years of experience in US payroll management or payroll administration.
• Hands-on experience with UKG payroll systems; UKG Pro experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California payroll and employment compliance.
• Experience processing payroll across multiple US states.
• Strong understanding of federal and state payroll taxes, deductions, and wage/hour requirements.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and year-end processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work onsite 3–4 days per week.
• Must be based in Illinois or Wisconsin.

• Experience supporting payroll for a mid-size or large organization.
• Experience with UKG implementations, upgrades, or process improvements.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus.
• Experience working with HRIS, Benefits, and Finance teams.