Payroll Specialist
Pima Medical Institute Current Openings • Tucson, Arizona • Full Time • $25.62–$32.03 / hour
Posted on Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Payroll Specialist (Full-Time)
Location: Tucson, AZ (Corporate / Campus Operations) | On-Site
Type: Full-Time | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $25.62 – $32.03 per hour
Position Summary
A Day in the Life of a Payroll Specialist:
Looking for a payroll role where your expertise truly matters? As our Payroll Specialist, you’ll leverage UKG Payroll/HR software to streamline processes, ensure multi-state compliance, and make a direct impact—all while growing your skills in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.
Enjoy long-term stability, professional development, and the satisfaction of ensuring our faculty, staff, and leadership are paid accurately and on time!
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Multi-State Compliance:
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Core Processing: Ensure accurate, multi-state payroll processing using UKG Payroll/HR software; transmit and receive payroll files while maintaining peak data integrity.
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Taxation & Compliance: Review and set up state tax items, process payroll tax amendments, and maintain active knowledge of local, state, and federal payroll laws.
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Deductions & Verifications: Complete employment verifications and manage wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other mandatory payroll deductions.
Audit, General Ledger & Reporting:
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Data Audits: Conduct thorough audits of employee time cards, payroll accounts, and miscellaneous deduction accounts.
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GL & Financials: Audit, balance, and process General Ledger (GL) payroll files and financial reporting; assist external teams with annual audit preparations.
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Management Reports: Generate, analyze, and submit recurring and ad-hoc payroll reports to campus leadership and regulatory agencies.
System Configuration & Process Improvement:
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UKG Maintenance: Configure and maintain timesheets, pay groups, earning/deduction codes, and employee status updates within the HRIS platform.
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Pay Structures: Research, build, and maintain complex pay structures and tax configurations to support diverse campus setups.
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Efficiency Improvements: Identify and implement continuous process improvements to boost overall payroll efficiency and workflows.
Employee Support & Team Collaboration:
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Customer Service: Address employee and faculty inquiries regarding pay stubs, tax withholdings, deductions, and Paid Time Off (PTO) balances.
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Cross-Functional Partnering: Collaborate closely with HR, Accounting, and Campus Operations to ensure consistent and synchronized employee data.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
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Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience in payroll, human resources, and high-level customer service.
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Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with UKG (Ultimate/Kronos) or equivalent enterprise HRIS/Payroll platforms; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of payroll taxation, wage garnishments, state-by-state compliance, and general ledger operations.
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Data Integrity: Demonstrated track record of handling sensitive employee data with strict confidentiality and discretion.
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Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
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Equivalent Education/Experience: Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that satisfies the minimum requirements will be considered.
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
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Hiring Range: $25.62 to $32.03 per hour.
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Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a direct stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
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Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.
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Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA options), Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Income Protection: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and company-paid Basic Life Insurance.
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Time Off & Growth: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
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