Payroll Specialist

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

. Support core payroll processing team with payroll duties such as ensuring accuracy, making necessary corrections, and validating payroll prior to final approval and payment.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support core payroll processing team with payroll duties such as ensuring accuracy, making necessary corrections, and validating payroll prior to final approval and payment.
Review and resolve employee pay discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.
Respond promptly to employee payroll inquiries and provide clear explanations and resolutions.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay rate changes.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws, regulations, and best practices.
Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing required payroll records and documentation.
Administer wage garnishments and ensure timely and accurate processing in accordance with legal requirements.
Perform payroll‑related administrative duties, including reporting, filing, and record retention.
Participate in special payroll and HR‑related projects as assigned.
Provide general office administrative support as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of one (1) year of payroll experience or equivalent related experience.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
Fundamental knowledge of payroll processes, including payroll preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll tax requirements.
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) or related software.
Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems preferred, including ADP, SAP, and UKG.
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll preparationpayroll balancinginternal controlspayroll tax requirementswage garnishmentsreportingrecord retentionpayroll updatesemployee pay discrepancies

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsconfidentialitydiscretionverbal communicationwritten communication

Certifications

Fundamental Payroll Certification