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Robert Half Payroll Administrator in Mineola, New York
Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team on a Contract-to-permanent basis in Garden City, New York. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies, contributing to the seamless execution of payroll operations while collaborating with various departments.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate payroll processing activities, ensuring smooth workflows and timely execution.
• Manage employee data, including onboarding new team members, processing changes, and handling terminations for various employee categories.
• Audit timekeeping records to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
• Maintain and reconcile employee payroll records, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Oversee the administration of the Automated Time and Attendance System, ensuring accurate data integration.
• Calculate and process payments for short-term disability, paid family leave, overtime, and other special payments.
• Handle payroll adjustments, manual checks, and stop payment requests as required.
• Prepare and generate detailed reports using Excel and other payroll reporting tools for internal use.
• Administer wage garnishments, including online child support payments, and process credit union deductions.
• Assist with quarterly 941 reconciliation and other tax-related tasks, including support for international students and nonresident alien scholarships.
Requirements
• Proven experience in payroll administration, preferably in a higher education or similar setting.
• Proficiency with payroll systems
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage garnishments, and tax compliance.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Familiarity with automated time and attendance systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Effective communication skills to address employee inquiries and collaborate with multiple departments.
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