Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Richmond Hill, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can step into a fast-paced environment, take ownership of recurring payroll activities, and work with a high level of independence. The position focuses on accurate biweekly payroll processing for a workforce of roughly 300 to 350 employees, with strong use of ADP Workforce Now and Excel in day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the front-end processing of biweekly payroll for approximately 300 to 350 employees, ensuring information is prepared accurately and on schedule for final review.
• Review employee hours and attendance records, identify discrepancies, and make appropriate updates before payroll submission.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, enter changes, and support ongoing payroll administration activities.
• Handle payroll-related transactions involving paycards and help ensure timely resolution of related issues.
• Support full-cycle payroll tasks across regular processing periods, including data validation, adjustments, and follow-up on exceptions.
• Work closely with the payroll lead by preparing payroll information for approval while independently managing daily payroll responsibilities.
• Assist with multi-state payroll activities and help maintain compliance with standard payroll practices across employee populations.
• Contribute to ongoing payroll operations by helping sustain efficient processes and addressing routine payroll questions as they arise.• At least 2 years of payroll experience, with the ability to manage recurring payroll responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience processing biweekly payroll for an employee population within the 101 to 500 employee range.
• Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience with full-cycle payroll processing, including review of time records and payroll adjustments.
• Familiarity with time and attendance systems and the ability to audit employee hours for accuracy.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments.
• Proficiency in Excel for payroll tracking, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.