Payroll & Human Resources Coordinator (Manlius, NY)

L. & J.G. Stickley; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health insurance

Dental & Prescription Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

L. & J.G. Stickley in Manlius, NY seeks a Payroll & Human Resources Coordinator to support payroll and HR processes. The role blends weekly payroll duties with HR tasks, sharing responsibilities across manufacturing, retail, and operations teams.

You will ensure accurate pay, drive HR onboarding, and assist with recruiting and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional partners. A detail-oriented, confidential, and communicative professional is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in payroll, HR, accounting, or administrative support.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with confidential information.
• Ability to meet recurring deadlines and manage priorities.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive data.
• Excellent communication with employees, managers, and partners.
• Experience with UKG Pro/Workforce Management preferred but not required.
• Collaborative, independent work style and dependable team player.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for ~500 employees using UKG Pro.
• Audit timekeeping, review changes, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports, GL entries, and 401(k) activity.
• Assist with payroll tax, garnishments, and year-end tasks.
• Maintain confidential HR records and support onboarding.
• Support recruiting activities and HR documentation.
• Respond to employee questions and coordinate with HR team.

Skills

Payroll experience

HR experience

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication

UKG Pro experience

Discretion

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG Workforce Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll accuracy. Employee support. Meaningful impact.

Stickley is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & Human Resources Coordinator to join our team in Manlius, NY.

This unique role combines the precision of payroll with the people-focused work of Human Resources. Approximately three days per week focus on payroll and two days on HR, giving you the opportunity to build valuable experience across two critical business functions.

Your work will directly support nearly 500 employees across our manufacturing, retail, and business operations. You will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting the HR processes that help them join, grow, and succeed.

What You'll Do

Payroll - Approximately 3 Days Per Week

Play a key role in accurate, timely, and compliant weekly payroll processing.

• Process and review weekly payroll for nearly 500 employees using UKG Pro.
• Audit timekeeping and attendance records in UKG Workforce Management and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and process pay changes, deductions, reimbursements, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, PTO payouts, and other payroll transactions.
• Process employee tax and direct-deposit changes and maintain required documentation.
• Support garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required deductions.
• Prepare and transmit payroll-related files, including direct deposit, payroll tax, HSA, and 401(k) files.
• Review and reconcile 401(k) contributions, loan payments, and rejected transactions.
• Prepare payroll-related General Ledger entries, reports, and system updates.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including payroll tax processing and W-2 preparation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support compliance with applicable requirements.

Human Resources - Approximately 2 Days Per Week

Provide important day-to-day support to the HR team and help create a positive employee experience.

• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential employee and HR records.
• Support new hire onboarding, including paperwork, system updates, orientation materials, and follow-up documentation.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and hiring documentation.
• Help track employee changes, benefits, leave paperwork, attendance information, and other HR documentation.
• Respond to routine employee questions and connect employees with the appropriate HR resources.
• Assist with compliance activities, training records, policy documentation, and HR projects.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 3 years experience in payroll, human resources, accounting, or administrative support.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy when handling employee pay and confidential information.
• The ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize competing responsibilities, and follow through on important details.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when working with sensitive information.
• Strong communication and customer service skills when working with employees, managers, operations, accounting, and outside partners.
• The confidence to identify discrepancies, ask questions, and the confidence to identify discrepancies.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Experience with UKG Pro and/or UKG Workforce Management is preferred, but not required.
• A dependable, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently.

Why This Role Matters

Payroll and Human Resources are two of the most important employee touchpoints in any organization. In this role, you will help ensure employees are paid correctly, their information is handled with care, and key HR processes run smoothly.

You will gain valuable cross-functional experience across payroll, HR, compliance, HR technology, employee services, and business operations while making a meaningful impact every week.

Why Stickley

For 125 years, Stickley has built a reputation on craftsmanship, quality, and integrity. Those same values guide how we work together today.

Join a company where accuracy matters, continuous improvement is encouraged, and every employee plays a role in our success.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Group Health, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Account
• Access to On-site Health Services, including dedicated nurse and licensed Nurse Practitioner
• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement

The compensation range provided in this job posting is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Stickley considers factors including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Stickley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.