Hybrid NYC Contract: Payroll Systems Specialist

SOCOTEC, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator for a contract assignment in New York, NY. You will own end-to-end payroll for salaried and hourly staff, ensuring accurate and timely pay while supporting system implementations and process improvements.

The role requires 5–8 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Paylocity and ADP Workforce Now. Hybrid work from our NYC office is offered with a October 2026–January 2027 timeframe.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional work experience, including hands-on payroll processing in a mid-to-large size organization.
• Experience with Paylocity and/or ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred; experience with other payroll/HRIS platforms also considered.
• Prior involvement in payroll system implementations, migrations, or process improvement projects is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Produce payroll reports for management, including labor cost summaries and headcount analyses.
• Identify, investigate, and report payroll discrepancies with HR and Finance to resolve issues.
• Serve as primary contact for employee payroll inquiries with timely, courteous responses.
• Process new hires, terminations, salary changes, promotions, and other status updates in payroll/ERP systems.
• Maintain payroll tax registrations with state and local municipalities to stay compliant.
• Collaborate with HR/Benefits Operations on open enrollment, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Process off-cycle payments and ensure timely disbursements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Paylocity

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator for a contract assignment in New York, NY. You will own end-to-end payroll for salaried and hourly staff, ensuring accurate and timely pay while supporting system implementations and process improvements.

The role requires 5–8 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Paylocity and ADP Workforce Now. Hybrid work from our NYC office is offered with a October 2026–January 2027 timeframe.