Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Garden City, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience managing end-to-end payroll activities in a mid-sized employee population. The role requires strong attention to compliance, confidentiality, and precision while ensuring employees are paid correctly and payroll records are maintained properly.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll from initial data review through final distribution for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.

• Verify pay-related information such as hours worked, deductions, adjustments, and benefit withholdings to ensure accurate payroll outcomes.

• Administer payroll garnishments and other required deductions in accordance with applicable regulations and court-ordered instructions.

• Maintain payroll records, update employee compensation changes, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with internal teams to gather and confirm payroll inputs, including new employee details, terminations, and pay changes.

• Review payroll reports before submission to identify errors, investigate variances, and complete necessary corrections.

• Support payroll compliance by following company policies and applicable wage, tax, and recordkeeping requirements.

Qualifications:

Compensation

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