15 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Danbury, CT

HR Coordinator

Avon, CT
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Temporary
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join our team in Avon, Connecticut area. In this contract role, you will play a vital part in supporting our human resources operations and ensuring an excellent employee experience. This position requires excellent organizational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, providing timely and attentive support.• Manage and oversee daily HR processes, programs, and initiatives to ensure efficiency and consistency.• Handle the recruitment and onboarding process, including preparing for new team members, conducting orientations, and facilitating onboarding activities.• Maintain and update employee information in HR systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability.• Act as the HR systems lead for Workday, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize system functionality and streamline processes.• Organize and administer employee engagement initiatives, such as recognition programs and tuition reimbursement.• Assist in executing special projects and strategic HR initiatives as needed.• Develop and maintain HR visual management tools to enhance communication and organization within the department.
2026-03-19T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Tarrytown, NY
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Permanent
115000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead and oversee key HR functions within our organization. The HR Manager will be responsible for managing employee benefits, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and providing strategic guidance on HR policies and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to shape a positive workplace culture while optimizing HR systems and processes to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in benefits administration, leave management, and employee relations.
2026-03-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Stamford, CT
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Permanent
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Payroll CoordinatorLocation: United States Compensation: $85,000 – $95,000 base salary plus bonusPosition OverviewA growing, multi-entity organization is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join its accounting team. This role will support weekly payroll processing across U.S. and Canadian employee populations and play a key role in maintaining compliance with evolving payroll regulations.Due to significant workforce growth and increasing legal and reporting requirements, the payroll function is expanding. This position will partner closely with the existing payroll team to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and reporting while supporting a major payroll system transition.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with weekly payroll processing for a large, multi-state U.S. workforce and Canadian employee population</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Support prevailing wage tracking and reporting requirements</li><li>Prepare and submit payroll-related filings and reporting in a timely manner</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with internal controls</li><li>Collaborate with Accounting, HR, and Operations teams as needed</li><li>Play an active role in the implementation and transition to a new payroll/HRIS platform</li><li>Assist with process improvements and documentation of payroll procedures</li></ul>
2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Westbury, NY
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Temporary
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Jericho, New York. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing payroll processes and ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.• Maintain payroll records and update employee information as needed.• Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Collaborate with the Human Resources department to ensure seamless integration of payroll data.• Prepare and submit payroll reports to management and external entities.• Monitor compliance with state and federal payroll laws and regulations.• Support audits and provide necessary documentation related to payroll.• Assist with payroll system updates and improvements to streamline processes.• Perform regular checks to ensure data integrity within payroll systems and reports.• Stay informed on industry trends and changes in payroll practices.
2026-03-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Hyde Park, NY
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Temporary
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and supporting related compliance and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and precision. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, professional support.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year‑end activities (W‑2s, 1099s), and system updates.</li><li>Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Hicksville, NY
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Temporary
26 - 32 USD / Hourly
Payroll Specialist (Full-Cycle | Multi-State | Paychex Flex)Location: Onsite 9-5Temp-to-Hire Opportunity Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for approximately 500+ employees. This role requires hands-on experience with Paychex Flex and the ability to manage payroll accurately in a high-volume environment. This is a fully onsite, temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll using Paychex Flex</li><li>Manage multi-state payroll compliance, including taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Audit payroll data for accuracy prior to transmission</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support month-end reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and respond to employee inquiries</li><li>Partner with HR on onboarding and employee data changes</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal and NY labor laws</li></ul>
2026-02-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Burlington, CT
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Permanent
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
Job Title: Payroll Specialist - PERMANENT FULL TIMELocation: Burlington, CT (Onsite)Compensation: $60,000 – $78,000 annually + Benefits We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with experience handling complex payroll to join a growing team in Burlington, CT. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing payroll across multiple entities while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process multi-entity payroll accurately and on schedule</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Utilize payroll software systems to process payroll transactions, updates, and reporting</li><li>Handle payroll adjustments including bonuses, deductions, and corrections</li><li>Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll inquiries</li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate payroll data</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting as needed</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>2+ years of recent payroll processing experience </li><li>Experience managing complex, multi-entity payroll environments</li><li>Proficiency with payroll software systems</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to manage sensitive payroll information with confidentiality</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities</li></ul> Interested candidates should submit their resume to daniele.zavarella@roberthalf(com)
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Allendale, NJ
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to support our finance team at our Allendale, NJ location. In this contract-to-permanent role, you will be responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices while maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position plays a key role in supporting accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong vendor relationships.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper approvals and coding.</li><li>Review invoices for discrepancies, resolve issues with vendors, and maintain clear communication.</li><li>Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy prior to payment.</li><li>Prepare and process payments, including checks, ACH, and other payment methods.</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized AP records within the accounting system.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances or discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare accounts payable reports for management review, including aging reports.</li><li>Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.</li><li>Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries as needed.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures while safeguarding confidential financial information.</li></ul>
2026-03-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Norwalk, CT
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Temporary
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
Overview:Our team is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic organization with over 500 employees. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll (with California exposure), and advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and time and attendance systems. This role requires strong Excel skills for data extraction and analysis, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle high-volume payroll in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly and/or weekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states, including California, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Administer and reconcile all time and attendance data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Utilize ADP Workforce Now (WFN) for payroll processing, reporting, data maintenance, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Review and validate payroll data, reconcile discrepancies, and address issues before finalizing payroll runs.</li><li>Prepare, validate, and analyze payroll reports using advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas, etc.).</li><li>Respond to employee and management inquiries related to payroll and time tracking in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of payroll records in accordance with audit and retention requirements.</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance on payroll-related projects, audits, and process improvements.</li></ul>
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Paramus, NJ
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Oradell, New Jersey. This is a Contract to permanent position within the goods industry, offering an opportunity to contribute to payroll operations for a large and dynamic workforce. The role involves ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing while adhering to compliance standards and maintaining high attention to detail. Responsibilities:• Process payroll for employees across the United States and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate payments.• Oversee pre-tax and post-tax deductions, including retirement contributions such as 401(k).• Utilize ADP Workforce Now for payroll operations and Workday for HR data integration.• Generate and export payroll and financial reports to support accounting and finance teams.• Maintain compliance with payroll regulations and ensure all processes meet company standards.• Use Excel to reconcile payroll data, create reports, and perform detailed analysis.• Manage biweekly payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees.• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in payroll operations during both regular and high-volume periods.
2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Hyde Park, NY
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
29.6875 - 34.375 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Hyde Park, New York. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees and students across multiple campuses and states. This role involves reconciling payroll data, managing compliance with labor laws, and assisting in the development of efficient payroll procedures. The ideal candidate will excel in handling multi-state payroll operations and have experience with payroll systems and reporting. Responsibilities: • Process and maintain bi-weekly payroll for employees and students across multiple states, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulations. • Conduct thorough audits of payroll data and timekeeping systems to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Reconcile payroll accounts, including general ledger, garnishments, and 403(b) contributions, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws. • Prepare detailed reports such as gross-to-net payroll analyses, union dues reports, and tax filings on a biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. • Administer paid time off policies within payroll systems and calculate payouts for terminated employees. • Monitor and implement changes in federal and state labor laws, union agreements, and institutional policies to maintain compliance. • Assist with the issuance of W-2 forms and ensure accurate reporting for federal and state regulations. • Process garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies efficiently and accurately. • Collaborate with the Payroll Manager to test and implement new payroll procedures, systems, and automation for improved accuracy and efficiency. • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for payroll and timekeeping processes.
2026-03-18T00:00:00Z

HR Manager/Generalist

Middletown, CT
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Permanent
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
HR Manager / HR Generalist Location: Middletown, CT area Growing service franchise is seeking an experienced HR professional to oversee HR operations across multiple locations with approximately 60 employees. Reporting to corporate leadership at our Middletown headquarters, you’ll play a critical, hands-on role managing end-to-end HR functions in a dynamic, expanding organization.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Serve as the primary HR point of contact for managers and employees across locations</li><li>Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance, and HR policy updates</li><li>Lead recruitment, onboarding, pre-employment screening, and employee relations</li><li>Manage performance management, investigations, and employee engagement initiatives</li><li>Stay up to date with employment laws; ensure multi-state compliance</li></ul> What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>3+ years of broad HR experience- preferably a department of 1!</li><li>Proven knowledge of employment law and HR compliance</li><li>Experience supporting multiple units or locations preferred</li><li>Familiarity with NY/CT labor law is a plus</li><li>Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems , and Microsoft Office</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (or equivalent practical experience)</li><li>SHRM or HRCI certification a plus</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills; self-motivated and adaptable</li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of an expanding regional business with a strong client base and room for growth</li><li>Opportunity to directly impact people and operational success</li><li>Supportive leadership and a team-oriented environment</li></ul> To apply: Please submit your resume today or email it directly to Kelsey.Ryan@roberthalf(.com)
2026-02-20T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Specialist

Norwalk, CT
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
A consumer products company in Norwalk, CT is seeking an HR Specialist to join their team and play a critical role in building and sustaining a high-performing, but lean HR Department. This position will assist with full-cycle recruitment efforts, manage onboarding processes, and assist with general Human Resources strategies that align with business objectives. This role requires a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced but lean department and is passionate about developing great people. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts for manufacturing, engineering, administrative, and leadership roles.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment and employee inquiries as needed.</li><li>Support performance management and employee development initiatives.</li><li>Post job openings on job boards, social media, and industry platforms; source candidates through networking, referrals, and direct outreach.</li><li>Screen resumes, coordinate hiring manager interviews, and manage offer processes.</li><li>Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for critical and hard-to-fill roles.</li><li>Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness) and recommend process improvements.</li><li>Represent the company at job fairs, community hiring events, and local workforce development initiatives.</li><li>Lead and coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including orientation and new hire documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws during onboarding.</li><li>Partner with operations leaders to ensure smooth integration of new employees into the production environment.</li><li>Monitor new hire engagement and retention during the first 90 days and provide feedback to leadership.</li><li>Collaborate on employee engagement programs and workforce planning efforts.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies and employment regulations.</li></ul>
2026-02-20T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Associate

Stamford, CT
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Permanent
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Payroll Associate to join our team in Stamford Connecticut. In this role, you will support the Payroll Manager in overseeing payroll operations for a diverse, multi-state workforce. The position requires expertise in managing complex pay structures, including union employees and prevailing wage requirements, while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and verify payroll for weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Handle wage garnishments, levies, and child support orders across multiple states, adhering to applicable regulations.</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, time cards, and adjustments using ADP</li><li>Conduct payroll reconciliations, generate detailed payroll reports, and perform post-payroll audits.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth and efficient payroll operations.</li><li>Participate in special projects and take on additional duties as required.</li></ul>
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Tax Accountant

Englewood Cliffs, NJ
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Temporary
57 - 66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Tax Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and expertise in payroll tax management across multiple states and local jurisdictions. The position will focus on ensuring compliance, resolving tax discrepancies, and improving the accuracy of payroll tax setups. This is a contract opportunity expected to last 6 to 9 months. Responsibilities: • Manage payroll tax processes for multiple states and local jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with all regulations. • Review and correct payroll tax setups to resolve inaccuracies, particularly at the local level. • Handle tax filings and ensure timely submissions to avoid penalties and interest on overdue taxes. • Address notices and discrepancies issued by state and local tax authorities. • Utilize UKG Pro to process payroll and verify tax calculations. • Collaborate with payroll systems to ensure proper integration and reporting accuracy. • Troubleshoot issues related to withholding taxes and ensure all setups align with regulatory requirements. • Analyze balances and thresholds to prevent exceeding tax limits and penalties. • Work with legacy files from Ceridian Dayforce and other payroll platforms as necessary. • Provide guidance and expertise on payroll tax reporting and returns.
2026-03-10T00:00:00Z