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# Payroll Specialist/HRIS

- **Company:** Northeast Foods
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, System Configuration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Integration, Kronos, Workday HRIS
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a0b2dc47-0b5a-4405-a620-f8440ee0d8f4/payroll-specialisthris

## About the Role

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
 * 3+ years of payroll, HRIS, workforce management, or related HR/payroll experience.
 * Experience processing or supporting payroll in a multi-location environment preferred.
 * Working knowledge of payroll processes, timekeeping, deductions, taxes, and wage-and-hour requirements.
 * Strong HRIS and payroll system experience.
 * Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, filtering, sorting, lookups, and data reconciliation.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee, payroll, and financial information.

Preferred

 * Experience with UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management (WFM) strongly preferred.
 * Experience with workforce management functions, including timekeeping, scheduling, time clocks, pay rules, accruals, exceptions, and manager approvals.
 * Experience supporting or administering HRIS and payroll systems, including system configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, testing, and user support.
 * Experience with HRIS implementations, system conversions, integrations, upgrades, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
 * Experience supporting payroll for multiple companies, locations, departments, or employee populations.
 * Union and/or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) experience is a plus, particularly experience administering contractual pay provisions, overtime rules, premiums, seniority-related provisions, and other negotiated payroll requirements.
 * Experience working in a manufacturing, bakery, warehouse, distribution, or other 24/7 operational environment is a plus.
 * Experience developing payroll/HRIS reports, conducting system and payroll audits, and reconciling data between systems.
 * FPC, CPP, SHRM, or related professional certification is a plus.