Contract Payroll Consultant

Job Opportunity: Contract Payroll Consultant in Cincinnati, OH (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! EEO/M/F/D/V. No third-party applications, please. #ZR