Payroll Specialist

Summary

Join our team as a Payroll professional and deliver accurate payroll services. You will process semi-monthly payroll, review employee timesheet data, process bonus payments, analyze payroll discrepancies, maintain employee records, collaborate with the Benefits team, prepare audit reports, generate post-processing reports, perform payroll tax audits, and respond to employee inquiries. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with payroll systems and processes is essential. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and be FPC Certified.

Requirements

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience required
• Knowledge of Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance systems and data interface experience is required
• Basic understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing semi-monthly payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Review, validate, and reconcile employee timesheet data and payroll reports ahead of processing deadlines
• Process standard bonus, commission, and incentive payments
• Analyze payroll discrepancies and recommend corrective actions to resolve issues efficiently
• Maintain and update accurate employee payroll records, including new hire information and status changes
• Assist in setting up and maintaining state/local municipalities
• Collaborate with the Benefits team to ensure accurate benefit deduction processing and tracking
• Prepares and submits quarterly NYS-Disability/PFL audit
• Prepares and submits 401 (k) Census data
• Generate post-processing reports for the Finance team
• Perform quarterly payroll tax audits to ensure compliance
• Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner
• Perform additional payroll-related tasks and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• FPC Certified, preferred