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Posted:
February 28, 2026
Location:
Westminster, MD, United States
Job Description
Payroll Processing Specialist
**Job description:**
Using the HR/Payroll system UKG, our payroll specialist perform a variety of payroll processing functions for select business units of Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann related companies in accordance with standard procedures.
**Main responsibilities:**
+ Responsible for payroll processing for select business units and backup payroll processing
+ Review of HR generated workflows for payroll impact
+ Input/verify payroll data including garnishments
+ Review employee tax data for jurisdiction accuracy
+ Review timekeeping system data where applicable
+ Verify expected payroll calculation results
+ Prepare funding requests, update required spreadsheets
+ Apply company policy and federal/state payroll related regulations
+ Respond to employee/HR questions regarding payroll and payroll tax information
+ Run/prepare payroll reports as needed
+ Provide payroll da...
**Job description:**
Using the HR/Payroll system UKG, our payroll specialist perform a variety of payroll processing functions for select business units of Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann related companies in accordance with standard procedures.
**Main responsibilities:**
+ Responsible for payroll processing for select business units and backup payroll processing
+ Review of HR generated workflows for payroll impact
+ Input/verify payroll data including garnishments
+ Review employee tax data for jurisdiction accuracy
+ Review timekeeping system data where applicable
+ Verify expected payroll calculation results
+ Prepare funding requests, update required spreadsheets
+ Apply company policy and federal/state payroll related regulations
+ Respond to employee/HR questions regarding payroll and payroll tax information
+ Run/prepare payroll reports as needed
+ Provide payroll da...
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Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Westminster, United States
Posted:
February 28, 2026
Deadline:
March 08, 2026