Payroll Specialist

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.