Hiring: Payroll Administrator Company: Nichols Cauley Location: Peachtree Corners, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:12:09 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in payroll administration, with direct ownership of end-to-end payroll cycles Required Skills: •Own full-cycle payroll processing for up to 500 employees across multi-state/multi-entity, ensuring accuracy of hours, deductions, tax withholdings, and special pay runs (bonuses, commissions, off-cycle) •Serve as primary administrator of the UKG system: manage configuration, employee setup, tax jurisdiction updates, and troubleshooting •Oversee payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including timely filings and reconciliations •Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll close, including W-2 processing, tax reconciliations, and audit support •Manage garnishments, benefits deductions, and leave adjustments in coordination with HR •Act as escalation point for complex employee pay inquiries and discrepancies •Lead payroll integration for newly acquired or merged entities, including onboarding employee data into UKG, aligning pay practices/policies, and ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to affected employees •Own payroll reporting and analytics for leadership, including labor cost trends and variance analysis Qualifications: •Advanced, hands-on expertise with UKG (payroll module); system administration experience strongly preferred •Strong working knowledge of multi-jurisdiction payroll tax compliance •Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis) •Demonstrated ability to manage confidential, sensitive information with sound judgment •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize under pressure •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field •CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification strongly preferred •Prior experience leading or mentoring payroll/AP team members Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!