About the position NOVA Engineering and Environmental is currently seeking a Part-time Payroll Specialist in our Kennesaw, Georgia office. This is a hybrid role reporting directly to the Vice President, Human Resources. The part-time Payroll Specialist is responsible for end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role requires deep expertise with UKG Pro payroll system, strong analytical skills, and the ability to support a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and brings a high level of precision, confidentiality, and customer service. The part-time Payroll Specialist is expected to work up to 24 hours during payroll weeks, with fewer hours during non-payroll weeks. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional reentering the workforce or seeking improved work-life balance through a part-time schedule. Responsibilities
- Process biweekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using UKG Pro, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Post weekly timesheets in Deltek Vantagepoint ERP system; review and validate timesheets for accuracy in recording overtime, holidays and other special considerations.
- Maintain payroll records in UKG Pro, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.
- Ensure accurate benefit deductions through review and reconciliation of missed deductions, prorating calculations, and processing updates for each biweekly payroll.
- Review and reconcile payroll reports prior to final submission; proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure accurate tax treatment for multi-state employees and F-1 visa holders.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll processes, system functionality, and compliance, ensuring adherence to FLSA, multi-state wage and tax laws, and company policies.
- Prepare, analyze, and distribute payroll reports for Finance and HR leadership, including month-end reporting and payroll reconciliations.
- Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, taxable benefits, audits, reconciliations, and related compliance reporting.
- Review payroll tax filings, reconcile payroll tax liabilities, and coordinate with UKG to resolve notices and discrepancies.
- Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
- Partner with HR to resolve discrepancies or complex payroll issues. Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including advanced hands‑on processing in UKG Pro.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, multi‑state taxation, and compliance requirements.
- High proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation and analysis).
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. Nice-to-haves
- Experience with project-based timekeeping or ERP systems (e.g., Deltek, Oracle, SAP).
- Experience supporting a professional services or engineering consulting workforce.
- CPP or FPC certification. Full posting: https://www.tealhq.com/job/payroll-specialist_7ea1aeefcd710ad8fcb315604a4fca4ab2af1
