Amerex - Payroll Specialist/UKG Pro & Workforce Management

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Amerex.  Our company stands as a global leader in fire suppression products, driven by our commitment to our team members, communities, and customers. We embrace individual differences and actively recruit team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, irrespective of race, gender, or ethnicity. At Amerex, we are dedicated to continuous collaboration and innovation, striving to remain leaders in our industry.

Every position is rooted in a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability, and Trust. These principles are the foundation of McWane, Inc. and serve as a compass, offering personal guidance to navigate daily work situations.

Job Description

Overview

The UKG Pro (UltiPro) Payroll & Workforce Management Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of payroll, timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, and workforce management systems. This role ensures accurate payroll processing, system configuration, data integrity, compliance with company policies and labor regulations, and provides support to employees and managers regarding payroll and workforce management functions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UKG Pro (UltiPro) Payroll and Workforce Management modules.
• Process payroll accurately and ensure timely payroll completion.
• Monitor employee timecards, attendance records, leave balances, and scheduling data.
• Troubleshoot payroll, timekeeping, scheduling, and timeclock system-related issues.
• Assist in the configure earnings, deductions, accruals, pay rules, and labor allocations.
• Audit payroll and workforce data for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate payroll, labor, attendance, and management reports.
• Support system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new functionality.
• Train managers and employees on UKG Pro functions and self-service tools.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Accounting and Operations teams to resolve employee-related issues.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits.
• Manage security roles, workflows, and user access permissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of payroll and/or workforce management experience.
• Hands-on experience with UKG Pro (UltiPro), UKG Workforce Management, Kronos, or similar HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and timekeeping practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payroll tax processing and compliance.
• Knowledge of workforce scheduling, labor management, and attendance tracking.
• Experience supporting system integrations and data interfaces.

Key Competencies

• Payroll Administration
• Workforce Management
• Time & Attendance
• Reporting & Analytics
• HRIS Management
• Compliance and Auditing
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Customer Support
• Project Coordination

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.