Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Position Title: Payroll and Benefits Administrator Location: Jericho, NY Full Time/Part Time: Full time Req ID: R468-2026 Description: ******Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.****** The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits programs. This role ensures compliance, data integrity, and a positive employee experience. The position focuses primarily on payroll operations with additional responsibilities supporting benefits administration and related processes. Key Job Responsibilities Payroll Administration: Support end-to-end payroll processing activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time Perform biweekly payroll audits, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues Conduct payroll tax reconciliations on a biweekly and quarterly basis Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws Complete quarterly and annual reporting including census reporting, workers’ compensation, and 401(k) reconciliations Manage unemployment claim reconciliations Partner with Treasury and Accounting on payroll funding reconciliations Support wage verification requests Benefits Administration: Support administration of annual benefits open enrollment Perform benefit plan reconciliations (biweekly, monthly, quarterly) Process benefit billing and funding transactions (weekly, monthly, quarterly) Assist with employee leave coordination and payroll alignment Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits General Administration & Operations: Participate in onboarding sessions to communicate payroll and benefits information Set up new vendors and process invoices and wire requests Serve as a point of contact for payroll, time tracking, absence, and benefits inquiries Support HR data transactions in Workday, ensuring accuracy and data integrity Process Improvement & Technology: Leverage systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with a technology-forward HR function Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience (Workday and/or ADP preferred) APA certification preferred Knowledge of payroll and benefits laws and regulations Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law. ** Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability ** About Us: Kimco's mission is to create destinations for everyday living that inspire a sense of community and deliver value to our many stakeholders. Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company’s portfolio is strategically concentrated in the first-ring suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets, including high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets and Sun Belt cities. Its tenant mix is focused on essential, necessity-based goods and services that drive multiple shopping trips per week. Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991 and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions, and value-enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 65 years. With a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, Kimco Realty is a recognized industry leader in this area. As of March 31, 2026, the company owned interests in 565 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 100 million square feet of gross leasable space. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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