MW Industries

Payroll & UKG HRIS Manager

MW Industries • $80K — $95K *
Fairfield, NJ 07004In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of payroll administration experience.
  • Experience with UKG, specifically in payroll processing.
  • Prior experience processing multi-state payroll.
  • Experience with at least 1 HRIS implementation, especially with payroll components.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and internal customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, tax filings, and year-end processes.
  • Review payroll reports, detect discrepancies, and resolve issues swiftly.
  • Collaborate with Finance on accounting, budgeting, and reporting needs.
  • Maintain payroll policies and compliance documentation.
  • Analyze and recommend improvements for payroll processes to boost efficiency.
  • Manage UKG system updates and user training in collaboration with IT.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental engagement.
  • Opportunity to enhance HR systems for improved employee experience.
  • Involvement in significant corporate HR projects, including technology enhancements.
  • Access to training and development resources for HRIS users.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY:

The Payroll & HRIS manager is responsible for the full payroll process while operating as the UKG HRIS administrator/superuser. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll administration, maintains compliance with regulatory requirements, configures UKG, and optimizes process and systems. This person will be a key partner to HR to enhance the employee experience, while supporting HR systems, reporting, and analytics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversee and execute end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, tax filings, and year-end processes
  • Review and validate payroll reports, detect discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with Finance to support accounting, budgeting, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain payroll policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance documentation.
  • Analyze payroll-related processes and recommend system or process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, or a higher level of support for the field HR team.
  • Ensure data quality, consistency, and adherence to organizational and legal standards.
  • Respond to data requests from HR, Finance, and executive leadership.
  • Manage UKG system updates, upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting in partnership with IT and the HRIS vendor.
  • Maintain system workflows, automations, and user permissions.
  • Collaborate with the HR field team to deliver user training, documentation, and support for HRIS users across the organization.
  • Assist field HR team with HRIS changes as needed
  • Support HR technology projects, including system implementations, integrations, and enhancements.
  • Recommend tools and solutions aligned with organizational goals.
  • Assist with other Corporate HR projects including Benefits Open Enrollment
  • Answer payroll questions from employees including deductions/taxes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Accounting, or related field.
  • 5+ years of payroll administration experience
  • Experience with UKG, including payroll processing
  • Prior experience processing multi-state payroll
  • Experience with at least 1 HRIS implementation, including the payroll component
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Technology savvy
  • Strong communication and internal customer service skills
  • Collaborative and works easily with employees of all levels
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information


About MW Industries

MW Industries is a leading manufacturer of springs, fasteners, and precision machined components. The company serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and telecommunications. MW Industries has a global presence, with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, and China. The company is committed to providing high-quality products and services to its customers, and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the industry.
Learn more about MW Industries
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1973
* Ladders Estimates

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