We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Elmsford, New York. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a vital role in managing payroll operations, ensuring accurate data entry, and supporting various administrative tasks. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to work in a unionized environment with a focus on precision and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Process weekly union payroll with a focus on manual data entry and timely submission by deadlines. • Collaborate with General Supervisors to onboard new employees and facilitate their payroll setup. • Handle cash receipts and perform remote bank deposits efficiently. • Input estimated project costs into Sage/Timberline software for accurate records. • Coordinate with insurance brokers to secure Certificates of Insurance as needed. • Assist with unemployment claims by providing necessary documentation and support. • Conduct high-volume data entry of employee timesheets into Zuma software. • Verify I-9 documentation and ensure proper onboarding of new hires. • Maintain compliance with payroll regulations and union agreements. • Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze payroll data effectively.

• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, preferably in a unionized setting. • Familiarity with multi-state payroll operations and compliance. • Proficiency in Sage Timberline and Zuma software is preferred. • Strong skills in data entry and attention to detail. • Ability to manage weekly payroll deadlines and high-volume tasks. • Experience with onboarding procedures, including verifying I-9 documentation. • Knowledge of accounts receivable processes and bank deposits. • Competence in Microsoft Excel for payroll analysis and reporting.

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Elmsford, NY
onsite
Temporary
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Elmsford, New York. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a vital role in managing payroll operations, ensuring accurate data entry, and supporting various administrative tasks. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to work in a unionized environment with a focus on precision and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Process weekly union payroll with a focus on manual data entry and timely submission by deadlines. • Collaborate with General Supervisors to onboard new employees and facilitate their payroll setup. • Handle cash receipts and perform remote bank deposits efficiently. • Input estimated project costs into Sage/Timberline software for accurate records. • Coordinate with insurance brokers to secure Certificates of Insurance as needed. • Assist with unemployment claims by providing necessary documentation and support. • Conduct high-volume data entry of employee timesheets into Zuma software. • Verify I-9 documentation and ensure proper onboarding of new hires. • Maintain compliance with payroll regulations and union agreements. • Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze payroll data effectively.
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