Company Description
UFG, Inc.
Payroll Specialist
Imagine a career where your passion meets purpose, and your work has a global impact. At United Franchise Group, we're not just offering jobs-we're offering the chance to be part of something bigger. We're looking for individuals who want to innovate, inspire, and lead in a company that's shaping the future of franchising worldwide.
For nearly 40 years, UFG has been at the forefront of franchising, growing from a small team to an international powerhouse with over 1800 locations in 60 countries. But we're just getting started, and we want you to be a part of our next chapter. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to new heights, UFG offers positions at every level, with the tools and support to help you succeed.
Our headquarters in West Palm Beach, FL is more than just an office-it's a hub of creativity, collaboration, and community. Here, you'll find a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages innovation and rewards hard work. From day one, you'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and driven to make a difference.
This is more than a career-it's a calling. At UFG, we believe in taking care of our team as they take care of our franchisees. That's why we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and perks that go beyond the ordinary.
Are you ready to make your mark? Join us at UFG and be part of a team that's changing the world, one franchise at a time.
Job Description
As a Payroll Specialist you will process time records, compile payroll statistics, maintains payroll control records, and calculate payrolls by performing the following duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administers and processes the company’s semi-monthly (multi-state) payroll in a timely manner.
- Administers and processes Australian bi- weekly payroll in a timely manner.
- Maintains confidential and secure payroll records and files.
- Ensures confidentially of private employee information.
- Records payroll data including employee contact information, pay rates, commissions, taxes, withholdings, garnishments, and bank account information into computerized payroll system.
- Reviews and approves payroll deductions.
- Calculates employee commissions and maintains database.
- Reviews payroll to ensure accuracy.
- Adjusts errors and complaints.
- Distributes semi-monthly payroll check stubs and live checks on a timely basis.
- Audits, inputs coding, processes and pays all travel and expense reports.
- Reviews and issues required government paperwork such as W-2’s.
- Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
- Prior experience with Paychex payroll software is required; experience with Great Plains and/or QuickBooks is highly desirable.
- Exposure to foreign currency transactions is desirable, but not required.
- Multistate payroll experience required
- 200+ employee experience required
- Paychex Flex Experience is required.
Additional Information
Once you become part of our amazing team of winners you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive training to hone your skills at our headquarters
- Travel opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance coverage
- Short- and Long-term disability insurance
- Generous time off and paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Mentorship Program
- Dream Coach
- Social gatherings and team building activities
- Access to a gym and private basketball court
- Leadership workshops for personal development
- Recognition for our top performers
- Philanthropy – a chance to give back to the community
Join us at United Franchise Group – a global leader for entrepreneurs!
Apply today!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Top Skills
What We Do
United Franchise Group (UFG) is an organization made up of a group of award-winning franchise brands. Our franchised concepts specialize in a number of different industries including Signs and Graphics, Promotional Products, food concepts and networking. With over 35 years of experience in the franchising industry and more than 1600 franchisees throughout the world, UFG has been a consistent industry leader throughout decades of economic change. At its foundation are three core values – keep growing, sales first; positive attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for the company; a family-owned company that operates like a family – that guides approximately 200 employees in the United States and around the world.
United Franchise Group brands and services include Signarama, the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise; Fully Promoted (formerly EmbroidMe), the world’s largest embroidery franchise; Transworld Business Advisors, a Business Brokerage, Franchise Sales and consulting franchise; John Smith Subs, a grilled steak and chicken sub franchise; Venture X, a shared office space franchise; Accurate Franchising Inc., a franchise consulting firm that helps turn existing businesses into a franchise
