Payroll Specialist

Company Overview

For more than 25 years, the company has delivered affordable employee benefits and HR support, along with straightforward pricing and attentive service for each client. It focuses on building long-term partnerships and works closely with customers to help them concentrate on operating and expanding their businesses. The organization is data-led, results-oriented, and dedicated to resolving HR challenges of any size.

Role Summary

This position is responsible for handling payroll across multiple worksites while delivering a high standard of client support in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid role. The employee must commute to the Melville office three days each week. It is not a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll information received from clients and verify it for accuracy.
• Enter and maintain payroll data for multiple client organizations in the system.
• Run payroll processing and generate the required reports.
• Stay informed about payroll compliance requirements and regulatory updates.
• Work with support staff to ensure payroll is delivered to clients on schedule.
• Provide customer service support for client company owners and managers on payroll-related matters.
• Help employees resolve questions and issues related to their pay.
• Maintain a professional, personable approach in all client interactions.
• Update employee details in the payroll system, including names, addresses, and job titles.
• Record and manage time-off accruals such as vacation, sick leave, and personal time.
• Calculate garnishments as required.
• Review termination reports and make the necessary updates.
• Maintain client records in the payroll system.
• Enter client details such as workers’ compensation codes and related processing information.
• Set up client time-off accruals.
• Create payroll processing schedules.
• Add or revise departments and divisions when needed.

Qualifications

Candidates should have at least 3 years of prior experience either with a payroll service company or in a large-company payroll environment serving 500 or more employees. An FPC certification is preferred or already obtained. Strong computer skills are important, and training will be provided on the company’s payroll system. Applicants must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills to support customer service and a solid understanding of payroll regulations.

Compensation

The salary range is up to $70,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience.

Additional Information

This role requires regular on-site presence in the office three days per week. Candidates must be prepared for a hybrid schedule and should note that this is not a remote-only position.