UKG Payroll Lead
The UKG Payroll Lead manages and optimizes end-to-end payroll operations within UKG Pro to ensure accuracy and compliance. They serve as the subject matter expert for payroll systems, overseeing tax settings, year-end activities, and team guidance.
- On-site
- Canada
- Posted Jul 28, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
UKG Payroll Lead – Job Description The UKG Payroll Lead is responsible for managing and optimizing payroll operations within UKG Pro. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while serving as the subject matter expert for payroll systems and processes. Key Responsibilities Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy of wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits Configure and maintain payroll components within UKG, including earnings, deductions, and tax settings Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation and manage year-end activities (e.g., T4s, W-2s) Lead and support payroll team members, providing guidance and resolving complex issues Coordinate with HR, finance, and IT teams to support payroll-related integrations and data accuracy Generate reports, perform audits, and identify opportunities for process improvements Support system upgrades, enhancements, and ongoing payroll operations Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field 5–10+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on experience with UKG systems Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, taxation, and compliance requirements
What you’ll do
The UKG Payroll Lead manages and optimizes end-to-end payroll operations within UKG Pro to ensure accuracy and compliance. They serve as the subject matter expert for payroll systems, overseeing tax settings, year-end activities, and team guidance.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field. A minimum of 5 to 10+ years of payroll experience, specifically with hands-on UKG system expertise, is required.
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- UKG Pro
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Compliance
- Taxation
- Audit
- Process Improvement
- System Configuration
- Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Integration Support
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resources
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available