Senior Payroll Specialist
2 days ago
Bronx
Senior Payroll Specialist Compensation: $70K–$80K per year Job Type: Onsite, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Location: Bronx, NY Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to manage a wide range of payroll functions, including retirement plan processing, union benefit submissions, and payroll reporting. This role requires strong technical expertise, confidentiality, and precision in handling payroll operations. Key Responsibilities • Process weekly payroll for all affiliated entities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as organizational policies., • Supervise timekeeping activities in UKG/Kronos and HHA Exchange, ensuring accurate review, approval, and processing of attendance data., • Provide timely support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and discrepancies., • Reconcile payroll transactions to align with HR/HRIS updates (e.g., new hires, separations, position changes)., • Accurately maintain deductions, direct deposits, tax withholdings, and garnishments based on documentation., • Deliver payroll reports to Finance to support monthly financial close., • Manage weekly retirement benefit funding and annual Safe Harbor contributions., • Prepare and process union benefit reports and payments for bargaining units (1199 RN, 1199 LPN, 1199/114 Services & Maintenance, 1199 Homecare Division)., • Administer check requests for specific benefits including FSA contributions, WageWorks commuter benefits, and 1199 Home Mortgage payments., • Maintain secure and compliant payroll records in line with internal protocols., • Associate’s degree required., • Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, ideally in a lead or supervisory role., • Strong knowledge of payroll practices, laws, and compliance standards., • Experience with ADP Enterprise Version 6 or ADP Workforce Now preferred., • Proficiency with Kronos or UKG Time & Attendance systems required., • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills., • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams., • Medical, Dental, Vision, • 403(b) with employer match, • Life Insurance, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Pet Insurance, • Tuition Reimbursement Program If you're excited about the potential of this role, we’d love to hear from you!