Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll and benefits operations for a large organization in Hauppauge, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and partner closely with internal stakeholders on employee compensation and benefits matters.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.

• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations.

• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports with careful attention to documentation standards and reporting deadlines.

• Coordinate payroll-related benefits changes, including deductions and employee status updates, to keep records current.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by partnering with finance, human resources, and employees as needed.

• Support compensation and benefits administration by maintaining accurate records and assisting with related payroll adjustments.

Qualifications:

• Experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.

• Background processing multi-state payroll with strong knowledge of related compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated payroll experience supporting employee populations of 500 or more.

• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting and associated documentation practices.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under deadlines.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across payroll, HR, and finance functions.

Compensation

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