HR Operations Specialist

Job Title: Remote HR Operations & Payroll Support Specialist (UKG)

Job Type: Independent Contractor | Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Operations & Payroll Support Specialist to support day-to-day HRIS administration and payroll-related processes. This role is heavily focused on maintaining accurate employee records, processing HR and payroll updates, and ensuring data integrity across systems.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, experienced in HR operations, and confident working within UKG while supporting U.S. business hours.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update employee records in UKG, including:

New hires

Terminations

Compensation changes

Department transfers

Status and job changes

Support payroll processes by ensuring employee data, deductions, pay updates, and payroll-related information are accurate and updated on time

Process HRIS updates and review system data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency

Assist with HR operations tasks such as:

Reporting

Audits

Documentation

Employee data requests

Coordinate with internal teams regarding payroll updates, employee record changes, and HR system-related questions

Maintain organized HR records and help improve operational workflows when needed

Requirements

Experience in HR operations, HR administration, payroll support, or HRIS management

Strong working knowledge of UKG preferred

Comfortable handling payroll-related updates and confidential employee information

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management

Excellent organizational and follow-through skills

Good communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

Experience supporting payroll cycles or payroll preparation

Experience with HR reporting, employee data audits, or compliance documentation

Familiarity with HR process improvement and workflow organization

What Success Looks Like

Employee records are consistently accurate and up to date

Payroll-related changes are processed correctly and on time

HR documentation and reporting are organized and reliable

Internal teams receive timely support with minimal errors or follow-up needed

HR operations run smoothly with strong system accuracy and attention to detail