We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Hempstead, New York. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to payroll operations. The role involves managing payroll processing, maintaining compliance, and supporting various administrative tasks to ensure smooth workflow. Responsibilities:• Manage payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all payroll cycles.• Set up new employees, process changes, terminations, and manage direct deposits, and deductions• Audit timekeeping records to ensure compliance with established standards and policies.• Maintain and reconcile employee payroll records, addressing discrepancies as needed.• Oversee and coordinate the Automated Time and Attendance System to streamline operations.• Calculate payments such as short-term disability, paid family leave, overtime, and other special payments.• Process payroll adjustments, stop payments on checks, and manual checks when necessary.• Prepare reports using Excel and internal payroll systems to support various departments.

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems.• Proven experience in payroll within a detail-oriented environment.• Familiarity with timekeeping systems, and payroll compliance standards.• Proficiency in Excel and other reporting tools for data management and reconciliation.• Ability to troubleshoot system issues and ensure accurate data transfers.• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.• Strong communication skills to address employee inquiries effectively.

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Hempstead, NY
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Hempstead, New York. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to payroll operations. The role involves managing payroll processing, maintaining compliance, and supporting various administrative tasks to ensure smooth workflow. Responsibilities:• Manage payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all payroll cycles.• Set up new employees, process changes, terminations, and manage direct deposits, and deductions• Audit timekeeping records to ensure compliance with established standards and policies.• Maintain and reconcile employee payroll records, addressing discrepancies as needed.• Oversee and coordinate the Automated Time and Attendance System to streamline operations.• Calculate payments such as short-term disability, paid family leave, overtime, and other special payments.• Process payroll adjustments, stop payments on checks, and manual checks when necessary.• Prepare reports using Excel and internal payroll systems to support various departments.
2025-09-02T16:38:55Z