<p>Are you an experienced HR or payroll professional looking for flexible work arrangements to support your career goals? Robert Half is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> for one of our clients. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who excel in time-sensitive environments, enjoy providing top-notch service, and thrive in dynamic workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll efficiently and accurately for all company employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Manage employee onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll queries with professionalism and confidentiality.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, including timesheets, tax forms, and paid time off accruals.</li><li>Provide support for HR functions, including recruitment coordination, performance reviews, and employee engagement efforts.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to drive HR and payroll strategies aligned with business objectives.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team on a contract-to-permanent basis in Uniondale, New York. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies, contributing to the seamless execution of payroll operations while collaborating with various departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Main Duties Include: </p><p>• Coordinate payroll processing activities, ensuring smooth workflows and timely execution.</p><p>• Manage employee data, including onboarding new team members, processing changes, and handling terminations for various employee categories.</p><p>• Audit timekeeping records to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulations.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile employee payroll records, resolving discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Oversee the administration of the Automated Time and Attendance System, ensuring accurate data integration.</p><p>• Calculate and process payments for short-term disability, paid family leave, overtime, and other special payments.</p><p>• Handle payroll adjustments, manual checks, and stop payment requests as required.</p><p>• Prepare and generate detailed reports using Excel and other payroll reporting tools for internal use.</p><p>• Administer wage garnishments, including online child support payments, and process credit union deductions.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly 941 reconciliation and other tax-related tasks, including support for international students and nonresident alien scholarships.</p>
