We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to join a university environment in New York, New York. This contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can oversee end-to-end payroll operations, maintain compliance, and support related accounting activities in a fast-paced setting. The role requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate with internal departments, ensure accurate compensation processing, and deliver dependable payroll service across a large employee population.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee complete payroll processing for employees paid on different schedules, ensuring accurate and timely submission through an external payroll provider.<br>• Maintain payroll data by applying tax updates, employee status changes, benefit deductions, and onboarding information while reviewing large volumes of timesheets and time records for accuracy.<br>• Administer payroll support activities for student workers and other support staff, including time record coordination and paycheck distribution.<br>• Supervise payroll recordkeeping, manage annual payroll file setup, retain audit documentation, and coordinate the preparation and distribution of year-end wage statements.<br>• Monitor union-related payroll deductions and reporting obligations to support ongoing compliance requirements.<br>• Prepare payroll-related labor entries and post distributions to the general ledger in alignment with accounting standards.<br>• Work closely with the payroll vendor to investigate and resolve payroll processing discrepancies and tax-related issues.<br>• Support audit and tax reporting needs by assembling schedules, responding to inquiries, assisting with year-end requests, and contributing to organizational tax filing preparation.<br>• Provide back-up support for accounts payable and assist with daily accounting operations as well as special projects when needed.<br>• Partner with hiring and academic departments to align pay schedules, validate compensation details, and ensure accurate payroll processing for adjunct faculty and other employee groups.
We are looking for a Benefits Coordinator to join a busy Total Rewards team in New York, New York. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can step into a high-volume environment and contribute quickly across leave programs, benefits operations, and related employee support. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to make an immediate impact while helping maintain accurate, responsive administration for a large employee population.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day leave of absence processes for employees, ensuring cases are tracked accurately and handled in a timely manner.<br>• Support administration of health and welfare benefit programs, including employee enrollment activity, updates, and issue resolution.<br>• Coordinate workers’ compensation activities by maintaining documentation, monitoring case status, and partnering with internal stakeholders as needed.<br>• Use Excel and Microsoft Office tools to maintain organized records, reporting trackers, and benefit-related data for a high-volume workload.<br>• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding benefits and leave programs with clear, thorough communication.<br>• Assist the Total Rewards team with ongoing operational support as they manage a substantial number of active leave cases.<br>• Review benefit information for accuracy and follow up on discrepancies to help ensure compliant and efficient administration.