<p>We are a market-leading U.S. consumer packaged goods (CPG) food manufacturer specializing in top-selling, allergy-friendly, and plant-based baked goods. Founded with a mission to create safe, delicious products for individuals with severe food allergies, our products are distributed to major retail and distribution partners nationwide.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated, in-house <strong>ERP & Database Engineer</strong> to take full ownership of our business data systems—assessing, updating, and optimizing our technical infrastructure.</p><p>We currently operate on an on-premise manufacturing ERP running on a Firebird 3.0 database (approx. 14 GB across 250+ tables). Internal reporting is driven by a legacy dashboard built in Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6), Microsoft Access, and ODBC connections. The ideal candidate will quickly master our existing legacy environment, document data flows, recommend a modernized path forward, and lead the technical execution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Phase 1: Assessment & Strategy</p><ul><li><strong>System Mapping:</strong> Map data flows between the core ERP, Firebird database, legacy VB6/Access dashboard, and EDI invoicing infrastructure.</li><li><strong>Database Audit:</strong> Identify custom tables/queries, resolve duplicate or inconsistent records, repair missing keys, and extract business logic embedded in legacy reports or spreadsheets.</li><li><strong>System Health Check:</strong> Review database maintenance, automated backups, file growth trends, and database version status.</li><li><strong>Knowledge Capture:</strong> Interview key internal stakeholders across Engineering, Accounting, Sales, and Production to document legacy logic and operational workflows.</li><li><strong>Strategic Recommendation:</strong> Present a comprehensive plan (including cost, timeline, and risk analysis) choosing one of the following paths:</li></ul><ol><li>Maintain the current ERP, clean core data, and replace the legacy dashboard.</li><li>Maintain the current ERP and build a separate, well-modeled reporting database to power dashboards.</li><li>Replace the legacy ERP with a new enterprise system and execute the data migration.</li></ol><p>Phase 2: Remediation & Execution</p><ul><li>Lead the selected technical roadmap from design and architecture through system cutover.</li><li>Establish automated database maintenance, tested backup procedures, monitoring, and upgrade schedules.</li><li>Retire the legacy VB6/Access dashboard in collaboration with our internal Systems Analyst (currently developing a modern Python replacement).</li><li>Maintain comprehensive documentation and train internal team members to ensure long-term system maintainability and continuity.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a Chemicals Manufacturing organization in New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role focuses on creating reliable, secure, and scalable data solutions that connect operational and business systems to enterprise reporting, analytics, and advanced data use cases. The position will work across IT and operational environments to support trusted data delivery for functions such as finance, supply chain, operations, commercial teams, and corporate analytics.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, build, and maintain large-scale data pipelines that move information from enterprise and operational source systems into structured data layers for analytics and reporting.</p><p>• Develop curated and semantic data models that support business intelligence platforms, downstream applications, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.</p><p>• Connect manufacturing and operational technology data sources using approved integration methods while coordinating with plant and controls teams to protect system reliability and safety.</p><p>• Establish data quality standards through validation rules, automated testing, and monitoring processes that improve accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of delivered datasets.</p><p>• Implement observability practices such as lineage tracking, alerting, and operational runbooks to strengthen support processes and reduce production issues.</p><p>• Apply security and governance controls including access management, secrets handling, data classification, and retention practices aligned with enterprise policies.</p><p>• Automate deployment workflows with Git-based CI/CD processes to promote consistent releases across environments and improve delivery reliability.</p><p>• Tune platform performance and resource usage by optimizing processing strategies, scaling approaches, and storage patterns to balance speed and cost.</p><p>• Partner with BI, data, and IT stakeholders to define data contracts, document solutions, and provide operational knowledge transfer to internal teams and external partners.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>02710-0013476075</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll and related HR operations for a retail organization in New York. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll processing experience, advanced Excel capabilities, and a solid understanding of benefits and retirement administration. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate employee pay records, support compliance efforts, and contribute to smooth coordination across payroll, accounting, and HR activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process regular payroll cycles with accuracy and timeliness while maintaining complete and organized payroll records<br>• Review employee pay data, deductions, tax withholdings, and benefit elections to ensure all payroll information is current and correct<br>• Use advanced Excel functions to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, reconcile discrepancies, and support audits<br>• Administer payroll activities within systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or similar platforms used for timekeeping and pay processing<br>• Support 401(k) and benefits-related payroll tasks, including deductions, updates, and coordination with internal or external partners<br>• Assist with reporting needs by generating payroll summaries and customized data outputs through tools such as Crystal Reports<br>• Partner with accounting and human resources teams to resolve payroll issues, validate financial entries, and improve day-to-day processes<br>• Participate in payroll audits and compliance reviews by verifying records and helping ensure adherence to company policies and applicable regulations
<p><strong>Construction Payroll Administrator, Melville, Long Island, NY</strong></p><p><strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half</strong> is partnering with a rapidly growing construction organization seeking a <strong>Construction Payroll Administrator</strong> to join its collaborative and team-oriented environment. This Construction Payroll Administrator is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction setting and enjoys working closely with field operations, project teams, and management.</p><p><strong>As the Construction Payroll Administrator, you will: </strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle <strong>weekly payroll</strong> for 750+ union and non-union employees</li><li>Review, audit, and validate employee time records and job cost coding</li><li>Prepare and submit <strong>certified payroll reports</strong> for prevailing wage projects</li><li>Handle union reporting, deductions, remittances, and compliance requirements</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Partner with field managers and project teams to resolve payroll-related issues</li><li>Support audits, reconciliations, and payroll reporting as needed</li></ul><p><strong>What's Offered</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Collaborative and supportive leadership team</li><li>Stable, growing organization with continued expansion plans</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-growth construction company</li></ul><p>Please contact <strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half</strong> for confidential consideration or Apply Now!</p>