Payroll & Benefits Administrator needed for a great organization in the Hicksville, NY area.
Must live commutable to the Hicksville, NY area.
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a valued client to identify a detail-oriented and organized Payroll & Benefits Administrator. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits programs while supporting a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will have payroll processing experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for providing excellent employee support.
Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
- Support end-to-end payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
- Conduct biweekly payroll audits, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly
- Perform payroll tax reconciliations on a biweekly and quarterly basis
- Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Complete quarterly and annual reporting, including census reporting, workers' compensation reporting, and 401(k) reconciliations
- Partner with Accounting and Treasury teams on payroll funding reconciliations
- Process wage verification requests
Benefits Administration
- Assist with annual open enrollment activities
- Perform benefit plan reconciliations on a biweekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Process benefit billing and funding transactions
- Support employee leave administration and payroll coordination
- Respond to employee questions related to benefit plans and programs
General Administration
- Participate in new hire onboarding sessions and communicate payroll and benefits information
- Set up vendors and process invoices and wire requestsServe as a primary point of contact for payroll, timekeeping, absence management, and benefits inquiries
- Support HR data transactions within Workday while maintaining data accuracy and integrity
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
- Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
- Experience with Workday and/or ADP preferred
- APA certification preferred
- Knowledge of payroll and benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent MS Excel Skills (Vlookups, Xlookups, pivots) and technology forward thinking.
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000 annually
- Competitive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a stable and growing organization within the real estate industry
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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