Overview:
The Payroll Administrator’s job duties involve issuing and distributing paychecks, managing direct deposits, benefits withholding, payroll deductions, garnishments and levies, flexible spending accounts, federal and state payroll tax deposits and returns, new hire reports, federal payroll summaries, W-2s, wage and hour law compliance, and paid leave, vacation and sick time reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all payroll updates.
- Balances journals to ensure proper expense and Liability recognition to the General Ledger on a semi-monthly basis.
- Maintain data within UKG Pro HRMS to allow for proper interfacing of UKG Pro Time & Labor data to the payroll checks as it relates to part-time and overtime hours.
- Applies for new state and local income tax accounts as employees are hired in new jurisdictions.
- Assists internal tax accountant to maintain proper federal and state jurisdictions.
- Run all internal processes within UltiPro on a semi-monthly/bi-weekly basis, which requires creation of calendars, pay sheets, continued calculation processes to ensure proper updates to employees pay, benefits, etc., create error reports, low pay alerts, and FICA refunds.
- Creates manual payroll tax returns for tax codes that are unsupported by Ultimate Software.
- Assist with year-end processing of W2 data.
- Assist in meeting expectations of the Payroll Department as dictated by new acquisitions.
- Maintain desk procedures for all Payroll processes.
- Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
- Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of the company change.
Qualifications:
- Experience with UKG Pro and Workforce Dimensions preferable
- A minimum of 7 years of payroll experience in an organization of comparable size is preferred. FPC or CPP preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Extensive knowledge of Pivot Table / Chart, Macros, etc.)
- Excellent communication/documentation skills (oral and written)
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to multi-task and set priorities
- Detail-oriented, meticulous, and extremely diligent
- Excellent client service, teamwork, and diplomacy skills
- Adaptable to a fast-paced environment
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- No adverse environmental conditions are expected.
- Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
- Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup
Base compensation ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.
Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.
Date of posting: 02/27/2026
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 05/26/2027 but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.
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