<p>Hybrid job! </p><p>Chris Preble is working with a Syracuse client of his to hire a Payroll Manager. This organization has terrific benefits and very low turnover. Great work life balance here too! Also, this role will have growth to it, they're looking for this person to be able to move up in the organization - payroll department. </p><p><br></p><p>This position requires someone who has multi state payroll experience. The majority of employees are in NY State but there are some in other states as well (California is NOT one of them...which could be good news to candidates because that's a tricky state for payroll compliance, ha ha). </p><p><br></p><p>This role requires management of Payroll staff and someone who is a strategic partner to leadership. Someone who understands policy and regulations. It's more than a payroll processing job. If you have ADP experience, that's a plus for this role.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee payroll processing for employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely payroll</p><p>• Review and approve payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and state-specific deductions</p><p>• Resolve payroll discrepancies and complex multi-state payroll issues</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including unique state and jurisdictional wage and hour regulations, deductions, and garnishments</p><p>• Monitor and implement state-specific tax requirements, payroll deductions, and other legal obligations for each location</p><p>• Maintain payroll systems and configurations to accommodate multi-state compliance and reporting</p><p>• Serve as a point of contact for payroll inquiries from employees, addressing questions related to tax withholdings, earnings, and deductions</p><p>• Lead and develop a team of payroll specialists, providing training and performance management</p><p>• Coordinate and prepare for payroll audits, ensuring compliance and documentation readiness for all jurisdictions</p>
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team in Canastota, New York. In this Contract to potential long-term role, you will play a key part in managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and providing accurate and timely payroll processing. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the efficiency of a wholesale distribution organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy in deductions, contributions, and adjustments.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll operations, adhering to compliance standards and regulations.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to efficiently handle payroll tasks and reporting.<br>• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including tax filings and compliance documentation.<br>• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping for payroll transactions.<br>• Collaborate with HR and management to address payroll-related inquiries or issues.<br>• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments and insurance documentation.<br>• Support onboarding processes by managing new employee payroll setup.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive payroll data.<br>• Assist in identifying and implementing improvements in payroll processes.
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with an Ithaca area client of his that is looking to hire an HR Generalist - Benefits Administrator. This organization has excellent benefits, terrific work life balance and an opportunity to grow.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Objective</strong></p><p>The HR Generalist – Benefits Specialist is a detail-oriented human resources professional with a primary focus on employee benefits administration and employee support. This role is well suited for someone with a solid HR foundation who is interested in further developing expertise in benefits. The organization is committed to training and supporting the successful candidate, providing the tools and guidance needed to grow into the role while contributing meaningfully to employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>A. Benefits Administration (Primary Focus)</strong></p><ul><li>Support the administration of health, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending programs, including new hire enrollments, eligibility changes, and ongoing employee support.</li><li>Process benefits elections and updates within HRIS and payroll systems with accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Serve as an accessible point of contact for employee benefits questions, escalating complex issues as needed.</li><li>Partner with internal teams and external benefits providers to ensure timely resolution of benefits-related inquiries.</li><li>Assist with open enrollment activities, employee communications, and documentation.</li><li>Support the preparation and maintenance of benefits compliance documentation and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>B. Leave Management & Workers’ Compensation</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the administration of workers’ compensation claims, including injury reporting and documentation.</li><li>Support employees with disability, FMLA, and other protected leave requests under the guidance of HR leadership.</li><li>Track leave usage and coordinate information with payroll and benefits systems.</li></ul><p><strong>C. Retirement Plan Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with employee education and enrollment for retirement plan offerings.</li><li>Support employees with contribution changes, beneficiary updates, and basic plan inquiries.</li><li>Coordinate with plan providers to resolve routine questions and requests.</li></ul><p><strong>D. Payroll & Compensation Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with processing compensation changes within HRIS/payroll systems.</li><li>Support periodic payroll updates as directed.</li></ul><p><strong>E. Employee Relations</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns, providing guidance and directing issues appropriately.</li></ul><p><br></p>
