Ready for a summer schedule that works for you? ☀️ Get ready for Summer Fun Fridays!  We close at 12:30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day — giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!    Northeast Family Services is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and process multi-state payroll using UKG Ready. You’ll be responsible for calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate records. You’ll also coordinate with HR and Finance to support payroll reporting and reconciliations.    If you're looking to make a change, don't miss this career opportunity to join a growing and well-regarded organization!    This is a remote, work from home role, but you must reside in NH, MA, RI, NY, or FL to be considered.   Key Responsibilities: Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll  Processes wages, garnishments, taxes, and deductions  Manage timekeeping and PTO requests ensuring compliance with company policies  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations  Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll  Generate reports and maintain payroll documentation  Use UKG Ready and Microsoft Excel for payroll operations  Track and process any employee leaves (FMLA, PML) in payroll  Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required  Minimum of 2 years of Payroll processing experience required  Minimum of 2 years of experience with UKG Ready software required  Solid foundation in payroll taxes and reporting  Must be able to work remotely from home with a reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace  Must reside in NH, MA, RI, NY, or FL  Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is a must  Excellent time management skills, ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects   Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment  Strong attention to detail  Ability to work independently and as a team player  Ability to manage confidential information   Benefits: (Full time employees) Summer Fun Fridays! Early Friday closures at 12:30pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day Health, dental & vision  3 weeks paid vacation  11 paid holidays   (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)  Generous sick time including mental health days  401k retirement plan with up to 4% match  Voluntary short and long-term disability  Voluntary Life Insurance  Dependent care savings account  Mileage reimbursement  Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually  Company provided laptop and cell phone  Opportunity for professional growth  Supervision for licensure provided  Tuition Reimbursement   Personal cell phone discount   Compensation Full Time Salary - $55,000 to $65,000