(October 2026 – Mid-January 2027)Full-Time Contract Opportunity | 40 Hours/Week | Onsite Monday-Friday
Are you a payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and keeping operations running smoothly? We're partnering with a well-established and growing Cincinnati-area organization to identify a Contract Payroll Specialist to support the team during a critical business period.
This is a full-time contract assignment running from October through mid-January. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and hands-on experience with UKG Pro.
As the Contract Payroll Consultant, you'll play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while supporting payroll-related employee inquiries and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Process biweekly payroll using UKG Pro for a multi-state employee population.
- Ensure payroll accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit contributions.
- Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain payroll records and employee information while ensuring confidentiality.
- Partner with Human Resources and Finance to support payroll-related processes and reporting.
- Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve issues professionally and efficiently.
- Assist with payroll compliance activities and year-end payroll preparations.
- Support benefits and deduction administration as it relates to payroll processing.
- Generate reports and provide payroll-related data as requested.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
- Hands-on experience with UKG Pro is required.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience processing payroll for multi-state employees.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification, preferred.
- Experience partnering closely with HR and Finance teams, preferred.
- Experience supporting payroll audits and year-end payroll activities, preferred.
- Background working in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or related industries, preferred.
About the Company
Our client is a long-established and growing organization that helps businesses improve operational efficiency through customized supply chain, fulfillment, packaging, and distribution solutions. Known for operational excellence, innovation, and customer-focused service, they continue to support organizations ranging from emerging businesses to established industry leaders.
If you're a payroll professional looking for a short-term opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply online today!
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Hands-on experience with UKG Pro
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
- Experience processing payroll for multi-state employees
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- CPP certification
- Experience partnering closely with HR and Finance teams
- Experience supporting payroll audits and year-end payroll activities
- Background working in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or related industries
What We Do
Since 2003, Clark Schaefer Consulting has been providing superior accounting, control and technology/cybersecurity services to the business community. The Firm has an established reputation for delivering outstanding and customizes solutions for a reasonable cost. Integrity, quality, respect, and innovation are all values that we deliver to our clients, and are therefore traits found in our employees. Subsequently, as a Firm, Clark Schaefer Business Advisors provide elite, next-level services to the largest and fastest growing companies within the marketplace. Dedicated to our client's success, we specialize in customizing scalable solutions and deliver superior results. While our reputation and history may open doors, it is our holistic approach and exceptional service that ensures we are invited back.
