Temporary Payroll Specialist - Leave Management Experienced - Remote

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. MUST HAVE: 1+ years of experience in payroll processing or timekeeping support; preferably in a leave management or HR operations environment Proficiency with timekeeping and payroll systems, preferably UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) Foundational experience with system-based rules/coding for time-off or payroll processing Understanding of FMLA, STD, and PTO leave structures Familiarity with union vs. non-union leave policies and related administrative processes Due to specific position requirements, we cannot hire from the following locations for this opportunity: OCONUS, California, Denver, CO, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. You'll be responsible for accurately administering Paid Time Off (PTO) for employee leaves of absence in accordance with company policy, union agreements and applicable state regulations. This position plays a critical role in supporting absence management by ensuring timely and accurate timekeeping entries within the UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) Time and Attendance (UTA) system. The ideal candidate has at least 1+ years of payroll processing and timekeeping experience, coupled with a foundational understanding of systems, coding and leave management processes. Key Responsibilities: Accurately administer PTO within 24 hours of intake for eligible leaves such as: Short-Term Disability (STD) Elimination Period Unpaid FMLA and State Leaves of Absence Apply PTO based on specific administration guidelines, such as: PTO Utilization Hierarchy for Non-Union employees Union-specific PTO guidelines State-specific handling (e.g., CT and WI leave administration) Manage multiple leave types while excluding: Workers Compensation Unpaid Personal Leave Long-Term Disability Utilize UKG's UTA system to: Input and track time-off accurately Deplete appropriate PTO buckets based on hierarchy and employee selections Monitor and update vacation, personal holiday, caregiver, and sick leave balances Coordinate closely with claims examiners and employees to apply leave decisions, including: Responses to custom PTO utilization questions during claim intake Voluntary PTO usage beyond required minimums Maintain compliance with policies including: Mandatory PTO utilization during unpaid FMLA for Non-Union employees 7-day elimination period rules Prohibitions on concurrent PTO usage with paid benefits (e.g., STD, military leave, parental leave) Provide support for union-specific leave rules, based on group-specific guidelines and responses collected during intake Maintain records and audit timekeeping entries for accuracy and compliance with internal and external policies Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Leave Management teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local leave regulations Apply tot his job