Payroll Specialist (Manhattan)

Responsibilities

Process multi-state semi-monthly payroll using Workday; research and analyze data to resolve employee questions and discrepancies.

Ensure accurate entry of employee salaries, draws, reported hours, bonuses, severance pay, deductions, and garnishments.

Provide strong customer service to employees, internal departments, and external vendors by addressing payroll inquiries in a timely manner.

Prepare and resolve taxable wage adjustments for periodic, quarterly, and year-end processing.

Assist with Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking testing in Workday as needed.

Prepare payroll reconciliations after each pay period, as well as quarterly and annual reconciliations, to ensure tax accuracy.

Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll-related tax filings and payments; stay current on regulatory changes affecting payroll.

Actively engage in technological enhancements to drive increased efficiency and automation.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in U.S. payroll, including multi-state and multi-entity payroll operations, with a strong understanding of HR and payroll-related issues.

Proven experience with HRIS / Workday and other payroll systems.

Associate or Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, or equivalent experience.

Intermediate Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, formulas).

Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Strong ability to take ownership of payroll processes and reconciliations.

Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an annual discretionary employer contribution.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.