Vaco Phoenix is looking for an experienced Payroll Analyst for a top client in Tempe AZ! This Payroll Analyst must have UKG experience as well as complex payroll processing for over 2000 employees. This is a contract to hire position, offering a hybrid work schedule and paying up to $70k per year. Responsibilities: Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including handling adjustments and manual payments when needed. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies while responding to employee and management inquiries. Review payroll data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation. Assist with audits and maintain organized payroll records and reports. Job Requirements: 5+ years in accounting and 3+ years' experience in a payroll and compensation and benefits role with a solid understanding of payroll principles, regulations, and best practices. Experience working within HRIS and payroll systems, preferably UKG and advanced knowledge of MS Excel. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.