Payroll Operations Specialist

UMS

. Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payroll for thousands of employees .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Maine • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing exemplary customer service. Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and fostering effective communication with team members and supervisors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceTask Management

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Payroll OperationsTyping SkillsSoftware ApplicationsData EntryHuman Resources Support

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerIndependent WorkWork DirectionPositive Attitude

Industry Keywords

ComplianceBackground ScreeningHigher Education CreditsWork ExperienceDynamic Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payroll for thousands of employees
Work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and supportive payroll operations environment
Report to the Director of Payroll Operations
Complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV
Provide three names and contact information for references if selected for final stages

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exemplary customer service
First-rate communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction
Exemplary typing, computers, and related software applications
Proven ability to manage, prioritize multiple tasks and workload
Proven ability to work independently as well as being a positive, participating team player
60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience and training
Four years administrative experience or equivalent human resources and/or payroll operations support experience
Applicants must not require Visa sponsorship
Successful candidate is subject to appropriate background screenings

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution