Senior Payroll Specialist

u003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSenior Payroll Specialistu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation:u003c/strongu003e $70K-$80K per yearu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eJob Type:u003c/strongu003e Onsite, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocation: u003c/strongu003eBronx, NYu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eOur client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced u003cstrongu003eSenior Payroll Specialistu003c/strongu003e to manage a wide range of payroll functions, including retirement plan processing, union benefit submissions, and payroll reporting. This role requires strong technical expertise, confidentiality, and precision in handling payroll operations.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eProcess weekly payroll for all affiliated entities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as organizational policies.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSupervise timekeeping activities in UKG/Kronos and HHA Exchange, ensuring accurate review, approval, and processing of attendance data.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvide timely support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and discrepancies.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eReconcile payroll transactions to align with HR/HRIS updates (e.g., new hires, separations, position changes).u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAccurately maintain deductions, direct deposits, tax withholdings, and garnishments based on documentation.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDeliver payroll reports to Finance to support monthly financial close.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eManage weekly retirement benefit funding and annual Safe Harbor contributions.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePrepare and process union benefit reports and payments for bargaining units (1199 RN, 1199 LPN, 1199/114 Services u0026Maintenance, 1199 Homecare Division).u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAdminister check requests for specific benefits including FSA contributions, WageWorks commuter benefits, and 1199 Home Mortgage payments.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMaintain secure and compliant payroll records in line with internal protocols.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAssist the Payroll Director with ad hoc projects and assignments.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eAssociate’s degree required.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMinimum of 5 years of payroll experience, ideally in a lead or supervisory role.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong knowledge of payroll practices, laws, and compliance standards.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience with ADP Enterprise Version 6 or ADP Workforce Now preferred.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProficiency with Kronos or UKG Time u0026Attendance systems required.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExcellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDemonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSolid problem-solving and analytical skills.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBenefitsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eMedical, Dental, Visionu003c/liu003eu003cliu003e403(b) with employer matchu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLife Insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eFlexible Spending Account (FSA)u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePet Insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eTuition Reimbursement Programu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePaid Time Off (PTO)u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Bronx, NY ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'NY177-2749023

Created: 2025-10-06