Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Location: White Plains, NY (Fully On-Site) Compensation: $80-90K About the Role: We're partnering with an exceptional organization, based in White Plains, to place a Payroll Specialist who thrives on precision and problem-solving. This role supports 400 employees in a dynamic educational environment, combining payroll processing, retirement plan administration, and accounting support. What You'll Do: Process bi-weekly payroll including complex union calculations, teacher stipends, and variable pay (~40%) Manage 403(b) retirement tracking across 4 accounts with manual reconciliation and ADP entry (~30%) Handle accounting reconciliations and reporting, with opportunities to support broader finance needs (~20%) Respond to employee inquiries within 24-hour SLA and ensure union contract compliance (~10%) Maintain EDI feeds to benefit carriers and retirement providers Collaborate with HR, finance, and external vendors on audits and reporting What You Bring: Must-Haves: Strong payroll processing background with accounting experience Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex reconciliations) Experience with high-touch, union-heavy payrolls Ability to learn systems quickly (ADP, manual 403(b) processes) Customer service mindset Nice-to-Haves: Nonprofit experience Exposure to union contracts and variable pay structures Department organization/process improvement skills Why This Role: Work with a supportive HR Director who values autonomy and growth Make a meaningful impact in education serving students with learning disabilities Collaborative team environment with opportunities to expand your skill set

Created: 2026-03-04