Payroll Administrator

Location: Canton, MD (Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

Position Overview

A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll for a growing employee population. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a structured environment, values accuracy and compliance, and is comfortable working independently while partnering closely with HR and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for approximately 280 employees across multiple states
• Manage payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employees
• Handle off-cycle payroll runs as needed
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Create, analyze, and maintain payroll reports within UKG/UltiPro
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently
• Partner closely with HR and internal stakeholders on payroll-related matters

Required Qualifications

• CPP Certification (required) or actively in progress
• 8+ years of hands-on payroll experience
• Strong multi-state payroll experience
• Experience with UKG/UltiPro highly preferred (reporting experience a major plus)
• Ability to pass background and credit checks (no bankruptcies or excessive collections)
• High attention to detail, reliability, and strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting 250+ employees
• Degree preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with payroll systems similar to Kronos/UKG

Schedule & Work Environment

• Standard schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hybrid model: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
• Professional, structured, and collaborative work culture