Payroll Specialist

At MIMEDX, our purpose starts with helping humans heal. We are driven by discovering and developing regenerative biologics utilizing human placental tissue to provide breakthrough therapies addressing the unmet medical needs for patients across multiple areas of healthcare. Possessing a strong portfolio of industry leading advanced wound care & surgical products, we are committed to making a transformative impact on the lives of patients we serve globally. Will you join us on this journey?

We are excited to add a Payroll Specialist to our Finance & Accounting team! The position will pay between $58,000-$71,000k based on previous relevant experience, educational credentials, and location.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist will process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls using UKG Pro for salaried and hourly employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audit employee time and labor data and interact with supervisors as required to verify hours and resolve discrepancies.
• Approve bi-weekly timesheets and PTO request to build time import file for payroll in UTM.
• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls in a multi-state corporate environment. Validate shift differentials and other pay based on assigned shifts.
• Ensure accuracy of federal, state, and local taxes, social security contributions, employee benefit contributions, fringe benefits, garnishments and other deductions of employee paychecks.
• Assist with balancing of payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Research and respond to inquiries from employees regarding paycheck amounts, deductions, leave accruals, direct deposit, and other concerns.
• Accurately processes garnishments and communicates garnishment information to all parties.
• Responsible for monitoring, completing and responding to department shared e-mail box.
• Liaison with UKG regarding payroll and UTM system issues and cases.
• Run various payroll reports from UKG Pro, including some BI/People Analytics.
• Special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three (3) years payroll processing experience as Payroll Clerk, Coordinator, Administrator or Analyst. Prefer experience in large, multi-state environment.
• A minimum of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree, or payroll certification (FPC or CPP) preferred, but not required.
• Must have experience with UKG Pro Payroll (formerly known as UltiPro). Experience with UKG Time Management (UTM) preferred.
• Prefer experience with Canada or global payroll processing.
• Proven ability to complete work accurately, independently, and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong and proven customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills across departments as well as with external partners.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Required intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of UKG Pro (Formerly known as UltiPro).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This is a Hybrid/Remote position. Employee must reside near Atlanta, GA.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers and scanners.