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Senior Payroll Specialist
Senior Payroll SpecialistHCP Talent • New York, NY, US
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Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

HCP Talent • New York, NY, US
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Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to manage a wide range of payroll functions, including retirement plan processing, union benefit submissions, and payroll reporting. This role requires strong technical expertise, confidentiality, and precision in handling payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly payroll for all affiliated entities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as organizational policies.
  • Supervise timekeeping activities in UKG / Kronos and HHA Exchange, ensuring accurate review, approval, and processing of attendance data.
  • Provide timely support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and discrepancies.
  • Reconcile payroll transactions to align with HR / HRIS updates (e.g., new hires, separations, position changes).
  • Accurately maintain deductions, direct deposits, tax withholdings, and garnishments based on documentation.
  • Deliver payroll reports to Finance to support monthly financial close.
  • Manage weekly retirement benefit funding and annual Safe Harbor contributions.
  • Prepare and process union benefit reports and payments for bargaining units (1199 RN, 1199 LPN, 1199 / 114 Services & Maintenance, 1199 Homecare Division).
  • Administer check requests for specific benefits including FSA contributions, WageWorks commuter benefits, and 1199 Home Mortgage payments.
  • Maintain secure and compliant payroll records in line with internal protocols.
  • Assist the Payroll Director with ad hoc projects and assignments.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, ideally in a lead or supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll practices, laws, and compliance standards.
  • Experience with ADP Enterprise Version 6 or ADP Workforce Now preferred.
  • Proficiency with Kronos or UKG Time & Attendance systems required.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Solid problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Benefits

  • 403(b) with employer match
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Student loan assistance
  • Disability insurance
  • Salary

    $70,000.00 / yr - $80,000.00 / yr

    Job Type

    Onsite, Monday through Friday, 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM.

    Location

    Bronx, NY

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    Senior Payroll Specialist • New York, NY, US