Payroll Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Location: Hicksville, NY

Salary: $60,000 $70,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a valued client in the real estate industry to identify a detail-oriented and organized Payroll & Benefits Administrator . This position plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits programs while supporting a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will have payroll processing experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for providing excellent employee support.

Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Support end-to-end payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Conduct biweekly payroll audits, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations on a biweekly and quarterly basis
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Complete quarterly and annual reporting, including census reporting, workers compensation reporting, and 401(k) reconciliations
• Manage unemployment claim reconciliations
• Partner with Accounting and Treasury teams on payroll funding reconciliations
• Process wage verification requests

Benefits Administration

• Assist with annual open enrollment activities
• Perform benefit plan reconciliations on a biweekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Process benefit billing and funding transactions
• Support employee leave administration and payroll coordination
• Respond to employee questions related to benefit plans and programs

General Administration

• Participate in new hire onboarding sessions and communicate payroll and benefits information
• Set up vendors and process invoices and wire requests
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll, timekeeping, absence management, and benefits inquiries
• Support HR data transactions within Workday while maintaining data accuracy and integrity

Process Improvement & Technology

• Leverage systems and technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives within a technology-forward HR function

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with Workday and/or ADP preferred
• APA certification preferred
• Knowledge of payroll and benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 $70,000 annually (slightly flex depending on experience)
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing organization within the real estate industry
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth

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