Payroll Specialist

A healthcare organization in New York City is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a remote temporary opportunity, with occasional New York City office visits preferred.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Standard business
• Setting: Remote (local candidates preferred for occasional office visits)

Responsibilities:

• Process biweekly payroll for a multi-state employee population, including salaried, hourly, and union employees
• Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, including time records, wage calculations, deductions, and system updates
• Handle final pay, off-cycle payroll, retroactive pay, and payroll tax-related transactions as needed
• Maintain payroll data integrity by coordinating with HRIS and ensuring accurate system inputs and compliance
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and support payroll reporting, documentation, and process improvements

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on Payroll processing experience
• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• Knowledge of final pay requirements, off-cycle payroll, retroactive pay, and state payroll tax compliance
• Proficiency with Excel, including intermediate-level functions
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience with UKG Pro
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors
• Experience supporting process documentation and procedure updates
• Experience in a nonprofit organization