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Robert Half
Yonkers, NY (In Person)
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Job Description
Description 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. Requirements
- At least 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry or a similarly complex environment.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll, including union payroll processing and high-volume employee counts.
- Working knowledge of union agreements, payroll tax regulations, labor laws, and wage compliance requirements.
- Experience using ADP Workforce Now and maintaining payroll accuracy across multi-state operations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple payroll activities.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with employees and internal stakeholders.
- High level of discretion and commitment to handling confidential payroll information appropriately.