Payroll Specialist

Company
Rockland County, NY

Payroll Specialist

  • Stand alone position overseeing the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
  • Administer semi-monthly multi-state payroll.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies, serving as the primary escalation point for inquiries.
  • Maintain and update employee records in the HR system, including compensation, hours worked, leave balances, deductions, address changes, and terminations.
  • Track and manage recorded time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) for both weekly and semi-monthly payroll employees.
  • Prepare, process, and reconcile payroll-related reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll summaries, tax filings, and benefit contributions such as child support payments.
  • Handle both scheduled and ad hoc payroll reporting requests.
  • Oversee the background check process for all new hires.

Requirements:

  • In-Depth knowledge of multi-state payroll processes, tax regulations and wage + hour laws.
  • Proficient in payroll software and MS Office applications, especially Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Knowledge of wage & hour laws and tax-related issues. .
  • Problem- solving skills and continuous learning mindset.


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