Payroll Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Reading, PA (Job ID 10129781)

Description

Job Title: Payroll Operations Specialist I (Contract)
Location: Reading, PA (Hybrid – 3 Days In Office | Monday & Friday Work from Home)
Pay Rate: $37.00 per hour
Employment Type: Contract
Staffing Partner: Kelly Services
Apply By Sending Resume To: CHRC511@KELLYSERVICES.COM
 
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Operations Specialist I to support U.S. payroll operations. This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), ADP, and UKG Time & Attendance systems and will collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams to maintain data integrity and enhance payroll processes.
This is a hybrid role based in Reading, PA, with three days in the office and remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
 
Responsibilities
Payroll Processing

• Load pay files, process mass employee changes, and submit payroll for approval
• Review payroll previews and final reports for accuracy
• Perform quarterly reporting checks
• Coordinate payroll updates with vendor and collaborate with HR teams on system changes and testing
• Conduct routine audits of SAP ECP and UKG/Kronos systems to ensure compliance and accuracy

Employee & HR Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for local HR Business Partners and employees regarding payroll inquiries
• Provide guidance on payroll policies, pay schedules, and timekeeping issues

Data Integrity & Compliance

• Validate and reconcile data between SAP ECP, ADP, LiNK, and UKG systems
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements
• Support compliance configuration with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Reporting & Analytics

• Generate and analyze payroll and time reports from SAP ECP, UKG/Kronos, ADP, and LiNK
• Support compliance reporting, audits, ad hoc requests, and state-required reporting

Additional Responsibilities

• Support year-end payroll tasks including W-2 preparation, reconciliations, and corrections
• Serve as central point of contact for Wage Garnishments and coordinate with third-party vendor
• Maintain and update payroll process documentation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

 
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or at least 5 years of relevant payroll experience
• Solid experience with payroll systems
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a Time & Attendance cloud platform
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of HR regulations and federal/state employment law

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Cloud applications
• Knowledge of ADP Payroll
• Knowledge of Kronos/UKG Time & Attendance
• Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll

 
Competencies

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance

 
Interested Candidates: Interviews are happening NOW!
Please send your resume to CHRC511@KELLYSERVICES.COM
 

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