Payroll Specialist (1 Year contract) Position Available In Westchester, New York

Payroll Specialist (1 Year contract) DAC Group / Canada Ltd. Purchase, NY Job Details Full-time $40 – $45 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Qualifications Computer literacy Mid-level Microsoft Office Bachelor’s degree SEO Payroll Computer skills Business Associate’s degree 2 years Communication skills Workday Full Job Description Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a Payroll Specialist (1 Year contract) Who We Are We are DAC—a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint—from global audiences to individual store locations. Position Summary We are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to be responsible for all payroll-related tasks. In this role, your responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information, calculating wages, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records. The role will also require investigating and resolving payroll issues while adhering to compliance with company and regulatory standards. An outstanding payroll specialist should also have excellent people skills and a high numerical aptitude. What You’ll Do Processing semi-monthly payroll for US and Canadian employees Assembling reports of company earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability payments, and non-taxable wages Preparing year-end employee tax slips or forms, and submitting government filings to meet deadlines Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards Working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure benefits and payroll services are delivered Monitoring and analyzing expenses against the payroll budget to help prepare cost forecasts and budgets Ensuring databases are set up and reflect the current employee base, including salaries, hourly wages, benefits, and pension percentages Staying current with tax laws and other regulations to ensure compliance What You Bring Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws Good understanding of the common fiscal procedures Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills Able to work effectively with minimal supervision Physically able to work seated in front of a computer for long hours at a time Canadian Payroll Association – Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or equivalent Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ direct Canadian, US & Global Payroll Knowledge of Workday is a must. Strong sense of responsibility, and ability to meet regular deadlines. How We Work This role requires two in-office days per week, with three days in-office during the three-month orientation period. Fully remote work is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to At DAC we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, vision, dental, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and employee assistance support. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the DAC benefit programs. Salary at DAC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $40-45/hourly. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this contract position. #LI-Hybrid