Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Hybrid NYC, Workday Pro

Veterans Sourcing Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Sourcing Group is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist in NYC for a 3-month contract with hybrid work arrangements (onsite 4 days a week). The role involves payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS coordination, with a focus on HIPAA compliance and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of payroll experience, 3+ years in benefits and HRIS, and strong knowledge of Workday HCM and accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of hands-on, full-cycle payroll processing experience.
• Three+ years in benefits and HRIS systems.
• Workday HCM experience required.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and multi-state taxation.
• Payroll reconciliation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate bi-weekly payroll for 300+ employees.
• Process benefits enrollment and related HRIS data.
• Reconcile payroll and benefit transactions; support HIPAA-related processes.
• Respond to employee inquiries on payroll and benefits.
• Collaborate with vendors and HRIS to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits & HRIS

Workday HCM

Accounting & multi-state tax

Payroll reconciliations

Tools

Workday

Job description

Veterans Sourcing Group is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist in NYC for a 3-month contract with hybrid work arrangements (onsite 4 days a week). The role involves payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS coordination, with a focus on HIPAA compliance and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of payroll experience, 3+ years in benefits and HRIS, and strong knowledge of Workday HCM and accounting principles.