Payroll Specialist

The Center for Family Support Inc.

Payroll Specialist overseeing payroll records and compliance for the Center for Family Support. Processing multi-site payroll accurately and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in operations.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process biweekly and/or semi-monthly payroll for employees accurately and on schedule.
Review and verify timesheets, attendance records, pay adjustments, and payroll changes.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
Maintain employee payroll records including new hires, terminations, rate changes, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposit information.
Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll issues promptly and professionally.
Process payroll-related transactions including overtime, shift differentials, retroactive pay, bonuses, PTO payouts, and stipends.
Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management, finance, and audits.
Coordinate payroll activities with Human Resources, Benefits, and Finance departments.
Assist with year-end payroll processing including W-2 preparation and payroll reconciliations.
Support implementation, upgrades, or transitions of payroll systems and timekeeping systems.
Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive payroll information.
Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests.
Monitor payroll inboxes and respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner.
Ensure proper documentation and approval for payroll adjustments and changes.
Perform additional payroll and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or its equivalent.
Minimum of 2–4 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in healthcare, nonprofit, or multi-site environments.
Experience processing high-volume payroll preferred.
Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements.
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, UKG, Ceridian, or similar platforms preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingtimesheet verificationpayroll reconciliationpayroll reportingwage and hour lawspayroll tax requirementshigh-volume payroll processingemployee record maintenanceaudit assistancepayroll adjustments

Soft Skills

attention to detailproblem-solvingconfidentialitycommunicationorganizational skillstimelinessprofessionalismcollaborationcustomer serviceadaptability

Certifications

Associate’s degree in accountingAssociate’s degree in FinanceAssociate’s degree in Business Administration