Payroll Specialist

UKG Payroll Specialist | Bremerton (On-site)
$58,240 – $70,720 DOE

Join a respected, mission-driven organization known for excellence, innovation, and a strong employee-focused culture. Our client offers stability, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

We’re hiring a Payroll Specialist to support a large union workforce. This Payroll Specialist will own biweekly payroll, ensure compliance with union agreements, and keep operations running smoothly. The Payroll Specialist will leverage UKG heavily for processing, audits, and reporting—UKG experience is strongly preferred. As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll partner closely with HR and finance to resolve issues and improve processes. This Payroll Specialist role is ideal for someone detail-driven who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Grow your career as a Payroll Specialist in a stable, high-impact role.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist:

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• Process biweekly payroll for 550 employees
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• Interpret union contracts for pay, deductions, and benefits
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• Resolve leave-related payroll backlogs
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• Maintain UKG data, audits, and reporting
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• Troubleshoot payroll/system issues
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What you bring as a Payroll Specialist:

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• Preferred degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related
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• 2+ years payroll experience (union a plus)
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• Strong UKG experience preferred
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• High attention to detail and compliance focus
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Timing is everything. Whether you are actively searching or open to the right role, we’d love to connect. We specialize in accounting and finance placements—many roles aren’t posted online. Reach out for more details