Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a real estate firm in New York, New York on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will provide essential payroll coverage during a team leave and will focus on delivering accurate, timely pay for a large and diverse employee population. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with complex payroll operations, including union and non-union processing across multiple states, and is comfortable working with reporting and payroll-related accounting tasks.

Responsibilities:
• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Administer payroll for both union and non-union employees while applying the appropriate pay rules, deductions, and contractual requirements
• Manage multi-state payroll activities and help ensure adherence to applicable tax and wage regulations across jurisdictions
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports to support internal review, audits, and business reporting needs
• Record payroll-related journal entries and assist with reconciliation activities tied to payroll accounting
• Review payroll data for inconsistencies, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to address issues efficiently
• Maintain organized payroll records and support documentation in alignment with company policies and regulatory standards
• Use payroll systems and spreadsheet tools effectively, including Paychex Flex and Microsoft Excel, to streamline daily payroll operations

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience handling end-to-end payroll processing
• Proven ability to manage payroll for an employee population of more than 500 workers
• Experience processing payroll for employees in multiple states
• Background supporting both union and non-union payroll environments
• Working knowledge of payroll reporting and payroll-related journal entries
• Proficiency with payroll platforms such as Paychex, with Paychex Flex experience strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for payroll analysis, validation, and reporting
• Prior experience in the real estate industry is preferred

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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