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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

MSHNew York, New York, US
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Job Title : Payroll Specialist

Location : New York, NY

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We’re seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role will focus on US multi-state payroll operations with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and employee service. If you have hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and a passion for delivering seamless payroll processes, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Functions

  • Manage day-to-day payroll processing tasks, including retroactive transactions, one-time payments, EIB mass file uploads, payroll on / off-boarding, and payroll inputs.
  • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of payroll data across the organization.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information.
  • Prepare periodic and ad-hoc payroll reports as needed.
  • Follow payroll SOPs and contribute to creating and updating procedures.
  • Support testing and implementation of new payroll technologies and processes.
  • Monitor Workday Payroll functionality and recommend improvements.
  • Provide timely, professional responses to employee payroll inquiries.
  • Identify payroll issues, escalate as needed, and act as back-up for the Head of US Payroll.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of US payroll operations experience (multi-state payroll preferred).
  • Hands-on experience or documented training in Workday Payroll .
  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and regulations .
  • Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail .
  • Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality and discretion.
  • Exceptional communication and client service skills .
  • Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure.
  • Technical proficiency with payroll systems and tools.
  • FPC or CPP certification preferred.
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