Payroll Specialist

Why Highmark Residential?

Because every position is considered critical to Highmark’s success and reputation, we take care to employ those who aspire to become the best in their field. Those who succeed at Highmark will do so because they enjoy an empowered, challenging, fulfilling, and financially rewarding workplace!

Why we need you:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and maintaining payroll to ensure associates are paid accurately and on time. This role manages payroll records, ensures compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and provides support to associates and management on payroll-related matters.

What Highmark can do for YOU:

• Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions
• Competitive pay for the market
• Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates
• 30% associate rent discount
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1^st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment
• Company-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match
• Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Process complex, high-volume, multi-state payroll for multiple locations on a bi-weekly basis; validate payroll data to ensure accuracy and completeness by performing audits and quality checks.
• Review, verify and input time records for over 700+ associates on a weekly basis utilizing UKG (Ultipro) Software.
• Process terminations, wage garnishments, direct deposits, and maintaining accurate and up to date associate payroll records.
• Issue manual checks as required in compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Works closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Respond to inquiries regarding paychecks, W-2s, deductions, and related payroll reports in a timely manner.
• Research and resolve complex payroll issues and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Maintain payroll records and support documentation in accordance with company policy.
• Process employment verifications as requested.
• Recommend for process improvements to the Payroll Manager to enhance accuracy, efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years of multi-state payroll experience
• UKG payroll software experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all level of associates
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong customer service skills with a collaborative team-oriented approach
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively and operate standard office equipment
• Occasional lifting; may involve lifting files or boxes weighing up to 10-25 pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer

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Req. ID: 2026-8954