Payroll Specialist

Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist near Searingtown, New York. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be part of our team in the industry, playing a critical role in managing and tracking the compensation of our employees, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, and maintaining comprehensive employee records. Responsibilities: Oversee the weekly payroll preparations for a diverse team of employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Handle and update payroll-specific records including new hire documentation, adjustments in employee benefits, and employee pay scales. Monitor and maintain records of employees' work hours, absences, leaves, holidays, and sick leaves, ensuring all are accurately reflected in the payroll system. Perform necessary deductions such as state, local, and federal taxes from employees' total pay package, adhering to legal requirements. Manage the creation of payroll-specific journal entries and ensure they are properly recorded and filed. Oversee the billing process for worker compensation and manage the disbursement accurately. Maintain and handle 401(k) documentation and spreadsheet preparations and payments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Manage garnishment paperwork and update payroll files for employees accordingly. Regularly update and maintain records for health, dental, and group insurance coverage. Check the monthly insurance statements, prepare associated journal entries, and forward the invoice to the accounts payable department for payment. Ensure all New York state compliance training and other requirements are met in a timely manner. Handle tasks related to employee termination, including sending out termination letters and COBRA rights to ex-employees within 14 days of their leaving. This role requires proficiency in various skills including Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, ADP Workforce Now, 401k - RRSP Administration, About Time, Accounting Functions, Auditing, and Benefit Functions.Requirements Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems Experience with ADP - Financial Services Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now Familiarity with 401k - RRSP Administration Capability to use About Time software Understanding of Accounting Functions Experience in Auditing Knowledge of Benefit Functions Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .