Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a construction-focused team in New York. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone with strong payroll experience who can manage high-volume processing with accuracy while supporting both union and non-union employee groups. The position requires someone who can navigate payroll compliance requirements, respond to employee inquiries, and help maintain timely and accurate payroll operations.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll information for union employees with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines.
• Support bi-weekly payroll preparation for non-union staff, ensuring earnings, deductions, and adjustments are recorded correctly.
• Review payroll records and payment activity to verify that wages, withholdings, and pay dates align with company and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the completion of quarterly payroll tax filings and related reporting documentation.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll records in a clear and helpful manner.
• Maintain payroll data within applicable systems and ensure employee information is updated consistently.
• Apply union contract terms, dues requirements, and wage rules when processing payroll for covered employees.
• Assist with payroll reporting needs for a large employee population in a multi-state environment.
• Protect sensitive payroll and employee information by following strict confidentiality standards.