Payroll Specialist

New York, New York, USA Temporary/Contract
$ 30.00 - $ 35.00 per hour 10-01-2026 21:32:34 Job ID: F1475768TNM_1790890354

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Immediate need for a Payroll Specialist in Long Island City, NY. This role will support a high-volume payroll operation during a Workday implementation. Candidates must have hands-on Workday payroll experience and experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees. Contract-to-hire opportunity paying $30-$35/hour.

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll for a large employee population (1,000+ employees).
  • Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, leaves, and other employee updates.
  • Review and audit payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Process and manage wage garnishments, levies, and child support deductions.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues.
  • Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll data using Excel.
  • Assist with payroll audits, compliance activities, and special projects.
  • Support direct deposit administration and employee payroll documentation requests.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
  • Experience processing payroll for large employee populations (1,000+ employees).
  • Hands-on Workday payroll experience required.
  • Strong understanding of payroll tax, garnishments, and payroll compliance.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Additional Details

  • Fully on-site position in Long Island City, NY.
  • Standard business hours, Monday through Friday.
  • Opportunity to join a growing organization with long-term potential.

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