Crunch Fitness - Fit Fusion, LLC

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Benefits: • Competitive salary • Dental insurance • Employee discounts • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Payroll Specialist (UKG Ready Expert) Fit Fusion, LLC Remote (U.S.) | Full-Time Fit Fusion is a rapidly growing multi-state Crunch Fitness franchise group. We operate clubs, a call center, and corporate teams across multiple entities — and accurate, on-time payroll is essential to our success. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with advanced UKG Ready expertise to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payroll while ensuring zero critical payroll errors and consistent, on-time delivery. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex payroll challenges, and takes pride in delivering flawless results. Responsibilities • Ensure 100% on-time delivery of payroll with 0 critical errors • Process accurate biweekly payroll for 1,000+ multi-state employees across multiple corporate entities • Perform audits, reconciliations, and variance reviews to validate payroll accuracy • Maintain and optimize payroll-related UKG Ready configurations including: • pay rules and work rules • punch rules • earning codes • payroll workflows • pay period setup • payroll reports • Investigate payroll discrepancies and take corrective action quickly and thoroughly • Support quarter-end, year-end, and special payroll processes • Process prior-period adjustments, manual checks, stop payments, and reversals when needed • Handle garnishments, tax updates, and compliance with federal/state wage & hour laws • Run payroll pre-calculation audits, identify variances, and execute corrections prior to final submission • Assist with integration and setup tasks related to new locations, departments, or pay structures • Partner closely with People & Culture (HR), Accounting, Operations, and club leaders to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment • Promote strong relationships with internal stakeholders by delivering consistent communication and excellent service • Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting during UKG Ready system updates and enhancements Skills & Requirements • 5+ years of multi-state, multi-entity payroll experience • Advanced experience with UKG Ready is required • Strong knowledge of payroll tax rules, accounting basics, and wage/hour laws • Experience with: • blended overtime • multi-rate and multi-job employees • non-discretionary bonus calculations • Section 7(i) retail/service exemption preferred • Proven track record of error-free, on-time payroll processing • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through • Strong communication skills and the ability to support both field and corporate teams • High level of organization with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities • Proficiency in MS Excel and comfort using reporting tools • Highly motivated, team-oriented, and able to work effectively with cross-functional groups • Payroll certifications (FPC, CPP) preferred but not required • Experience supporting or participating in UKG Ready implementations or system reconfigurations strongly preferred Why You’ll Love Working With Fit Fusion • You will be the organization’s payroll expert and a critical part of our infrastructure • A fast-growing company where your expertise truly matters • A collaborative environment that values accuracy, communication, and continuous improvement • Competitive compensation & benefits • Opportunities for advancement as we expand nationally • A leadership team that will depend on and deeply appreciate your technical skillset Ready to Apply? If you take pride in delivering impeccable payroll results and have deep UKG Ready experience, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help build a world-class payroll function at Fit Fusion. This is a remote position.