Payroll & Leave Specialist

United Community Corporation

Payroll & Leave Specialist at UCFS responsible for payroll processing and HR leave administration. Ensuring accurate payroll and managing employee benefit reconciliations in a fully remote setting.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including review of timesheets, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposit changes
Maintain and update employee data and payroll records in HRIS system and oversee the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and security of all data in system
Administer leaves from initial notice through return-to-work including completion of State of CT paid leave paperwork as requested, tracking payments for benefits continuation and obtaining ongoing status updates proactively
Reconcile and prepare invoices for payment for the organization’s employee benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, long-term disability, life insurance and voluntary benefit plans
Track workplace injuries, coordinates reporting with the worker’s compensation carrier and completes all required OSHA reporting
Manage NHSC employment verifications and all other employment verification requests, ensuring we have proper releases in place

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing, leave and benefit administration, human resources
Must have at least 2 years of experience in hybrid work environment to be eligible to work remotely
Must have 3 years experience using Paylocity or Paycom
Working knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour requirements and federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, worker’s compensation and CT paid leave
Experience with other state payroll requirements in addition to CT a strong plus
Experience with payroll platforms such as Paylocity, ADP or similar systems
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization and recordkeeping
Sound decision making grounded in ethics and fairness
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain processes clearly to employees and managers
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
Demonstrated ability to self-manage and make sound decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
Competitive salaries
Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
Paid life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional voluntary benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll PracticesWage And Hour RequirementsMS Office ProficiencyRecordkeepingData Integrity

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision MakingOrganization

Certifications

Associate’s Degree In Human ResourcesBusiness AdministrationAccounting