Payroll Administrator

NYC Office Payroll Administrator The NYC office of a global trading company is looking for a contract based Payroll Administrator to join their team for the next 5-6 months. They're hoping there is potential for the role to go perm at the end of the contract term. This is a FULLY IN-OFFICE position located in midtown Manhattan. This position is ideal for a candidate with a couple of years of experience running and processing multi-state payroll, ideally with exposure to some other aspects of HR as well. Key Responsibilities: Payroll Administration Process bi-weekly payroll, calculate hours, overtime, and deductions. Maintain payroll records and manage timekeeping. Prepare payroll reports, generate summaries for finance Help with W'2s, annual reconciliations, quarterly audits Talent Acquisition Support Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates, hiring managers, and recruiters. Post job openings on internal and external job boards. Screen resumes against basic job requirements and forward qualified candidates to hiring managers. Assist with candidate communications throughout the recruitment process. Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Support recruitment events, career fairs, and campus recruiting initiatives. Prepare interview materials and candidate packets as needed. Monitor and track recruitment metrics and hiring activity reports. HR Administration Maintain employee records and update HR systems with accurate information. Assist with new hire onboarding, including preparing documentation and coordinating orientation schedules. Support employee lifecycle activities such as transfers, promotions, and offboarding. Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding HR processes and policies. Generate standard HR reports and maintain confidential employee data. Assist with document management, filing, and compliance-related activities. Employee Experience Support Help coordinate employee engagement programs and HR initiatives. Support training logistics and learning programs. Assist with communications related to HR programs and events. Ensure a positive experience for both candidates and employees through timely and professional interactions. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred. 2-3 years of experience in Payroll processing; exposure to Recruiting, or other HR functions preferred but not required. Basic accounting knowledge and comfort with numbers. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Payroll software and HRIS proficiency preferred, but not required (Paychex, ADP, Workday, Bamboo) Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.