Payroll Specialist

Posted 4 days ago

intelligent logistics nyNew York (NY)

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Payroll Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$85,000/year

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About the role

Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of weekly payroll for a fast-paced, growing organization with a large employee workforce. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and experienced handling high-volume payroll from start to finish. The ideal candidate understands payroll beyond simply submitting hours to a payroll company. You should be comfortable reviewing timekeeping, identifying discrepancies, managing employee changes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring payroll is correct and completed on time every week.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, review, and oversee weekly payroll for a large workforce
Review employee hours, punches, overtime, missed punches, and other timekeeping issues
Verify payroll information for accuracy before submission
Process new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, deductions, and other employee updates
Research and correct payroll discrepancies quickly
Maintain organized and accurate payroll records and documentation
Coordinate directly with our outside payroll provider
Assist employees and management with payroll-related questions and issues
Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met
Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information
Help improve payroll procedures and controls as the company continues to grow
Ensure payroll processes follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements

Qualifications:

Large-scale/high-volume payroll experience required
Strong hands-on experience preparing and managing payroll from start to finish
Experience with timekeeping systems and reviewing employee punches/hours
Strong understanding of overtime, payroll deductions, and wage calculations
Experience handling new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
Excellent attention to detail — accuracy is extremely important in this position
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of payroll
Ability to handle strict weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong Excel skills preferred
Experience with payroll/timekeeping platforms such as Fingercheck, ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar systems preferred

Compensation

Starting salary: $85,000/year, based on experience

Full-time position We are specifically looking for someone with substantial payroll experience who can step into the role, learn our processes quickly, and confidently manage a large weekly payroll with minimal supervision.

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