Experienced Payroll Specialist with expertise in managing full-cycle payroll processing for 300-500 employees across multiple locations and pay groups. Proficient in Kronos (UKG) for timekeeping, attendance management, and payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll for 300-500 employees.
• Review and reconcile Kronos timekeeping records, including attendance, PTO, overtime, and shift differentials.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, commissions, and employee deductions.
• Administer garnishments, child support orders, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Maintain employee payroll records and process new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation changes.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries for accounting and management review.
• Assist with month-end and year-end activities, including W-2 processing and payroll audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax regulations.
• Partner with HR and Accounting teams to support payroll-related initiatives and process improvements.

Recognized for maintaining a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service while consistently meeting payroll deadlines in fast-paced environments.