Payroll Specialist
$65,000–$75,000 year
HybridWest Nyack, New York, United States
Job Summary
Process biweekly payroll for all THQ employee groups, including exempt, non-exempt, and seasonal staff, while serving as backup for monthly retired officers' and employee pension payrolls. Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions by validating HR changes and processing adjustments, voids, and off-cycle payments. Review pre- and post-payroll data for completeness, coordinate funding with the Payroll Manager, and respond to employee inquiries regarding deductions and benefits. Maintain confidentiality of compensation data and generate management reports for HR and the Pension Bureau. Support annual external audits and stay current on federal, state, and local regulations to update procedural documentation. Become a subject matter expert on the UKG system and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and internal controls.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3-5 years of high-volume payroll processing experience, preferably for a minimum company size of 1,000 with multi-state workforce
- Experience working with cloud-based payroll systems, such as UKG, ADP, Workday, Paylocity or other similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of payroll principles, procedures and payroll tax regulations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of complex formulas (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Nonprofit payroll experience is a plus
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred but not required
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