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Payroll Associate Director

Company:
Kforce
Location:
Garden City, NY
Posted:
February 17, 2026
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Description:

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, one of Nassau County's top employers, is seeking an Associate Director of Payroll to be responsible for leading the payroll area, payroll processing, and related activities. The job offers a beautiful work setting, great hours and amazing benefits including 35 days PTO, great medical insurance and free tuition opportunities. This role is onsite, a 40-hour work week with a chance for a hybrid arrangement in the near future.Here are just a few of the core responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the department

Coordinate payroll processing and workflow

Set up New Hires, process changes, terminations, direct deposit, taxable fringe benefits, deductions for administrators, clerical, facilities, public safety, and hourly employees

Checking and auditing timekeeping records for compliance with established standards

Perform tasks to establish, reconcile and maintain employee payroll records Skills

Minimum five years of payroll experience with 2,000 or more employees is required. (union and non-union)

CPP designation is preferred

Knowledge of ADP payroll system (Vantage +)

Knowledge of Automated Time & Attendance System (ADP eTime)

Knowledge of Payroll Garnishments

Proficiency in Excel and Word

Good organizational and interpersonal skills

Good verbal and written communications skills

Ability to maintain strict deadlines in a hectic environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."

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