PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Location: One Union Place, Hartford, CT
Modalitly: Hybrid
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
Work Type: Full Time; Full Company Benefits Package
Are you a payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy contributing to a collaborative, service-focused team? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to Propark’s Payroll Team!
We are currently seeking a motivated, initiative-taking, and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our growing Payroll team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic department responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing for 2,000+ employees across multiple entities.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 2–3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-location environment.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience with UKG Workforce Ready (Kronos) is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations.
• Prior experience processing union payrolls and interpreting CBAs a plus.
• Elevated level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data validation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-first attitude.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Payroll Specialist, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Accurately process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for over 2,000 employees, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Processing wage changes, including calculating retroactive pay adjustments as needed.
• Calculate and process PTO payouts and final pay as needed.
• Assist with payroll-related audits, reports, and accounting reconciliations.
• Support benefit-related payroll projects, withholdings, and reporting.
• Perform routine audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll system data, accruals, and timekeeping records.
• Respond promptly to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll matters.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 2–3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-location environment.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience with UKG Workforce Ready (Kronos) is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations.
• Prior experience processing union payrolls and interpreting CBAs a plus.
• Elevated level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data validation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-first attitude