Senior Payroll Specialist

Compensation: $70K–$80K per year

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

Location: Bronx, NY

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

• Associate’s degree required.
• 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.

If you're excited about the potential of this role, we’d love to hear from you!