Job Overview – Payroll Specialist (Temporary)
Compensation: $20–$25/hour
Location: Queens, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Payroll Specialist (Temporary) in Queens, NY for our client. This potential temp-to-perm opportunity supports high-volume payroll operations for a large, unionized workforce while the organization undergoes a major HRIS implementation. The Payroll Specialist will assist with weekly payroll processing, employee changes, deductions, payroll audits, and employee inquiries. The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience, strong Excel and HRIS skills, and experience working with high-volume or union payroll environments.
Responsibilities as the Payroll Specialist:
- Payroll Processing: Support accurate and timely high-volume payroll processing while reviewing payroll data for accuracy and completeness.
- Employee Data: Process employee changes, compensation updates, deductions, direct deposits, and other payroll transactions.
- Payroll Administration: Maintain accurate payroll and employee information within HRIS and timekeeping systems while ensuring confidentiality.
- Deductions & Garnishments: Process payroll deductions and wage garnishments in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare payroll reports, reconcile data, investigate discrepancies, and support payroll audits.
- Employee Support: Respond to payroll inquiries, resolve payroll-related issues, and assist with additional payroll projects as needed.
Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist:
- Education: High school diploma or GED is required, with a college degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of payroll or payroll administration experience is required.
- Payroll Knowledge: Experience with high-volume payroll processing, deductions, garnishments, and employee data management is required.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems are required.
- Compliance Knowledge: Strong knowledge of payroll procedures and applicable wage and payroll requirements is required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, confidentiality, and time management skills are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.