Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

White Plains, NY 100% On-Site $35/hr

About This Role

Join our client's dynamic team as a Payroll Specialist! They're looking for a meticulous professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in ensuring our employees are accurately and timely compensated. This critical role offers the opportunity to oversee comprehensive payroll operations while building meaningful relationships across all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do

Core Payroll Operations

Oversee end-to-end processing for a multi-location organization

Maintain pristine employee records and seamlessly integrate payroll data into our accounting system

Generate comprehensive management reports that drive strategic decision-making

Union Relations & Compliance

Partner with union representatives to produce detailed reports and maintain contract compliance

Navigate complex labor agreements with confidence and attention to detail

Employee Lifecycle Management

Track and analyze employee time and attendance patterns

Support seamless onboarding and offboarding processes

Process benefit enrollments, terminations, and renewal cycles with precision

Financial Operations

Execute quarterly reimbursements and inter-company transfers

Calculate and compile Worker's Compensation audits and premium assessments

Assist management with bank reconciliation discrepancies and special projects

Data Management & Analysis

Perform sophisticated data entry across multiple platforms

Develop and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets for operational efficiency

Ensure data integrity across all payroll-related systems

What You Bring

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Minimum 3 years of hands-on payroll administration experience and Paychex would be a plus

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Professional Attributes

Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards

Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines

Natural problem-solver with keen attention to detail

Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration

Full-Time