Payroll Specialist

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic Group, partnering with a large facilities management firm in Long Island City, NY, seeks a Payroll Specialist for a full-time contract role with potential conversion to permanent based on performance.

You will support weekly payroll processing for 3,000+ employees, maintain accurate payroll records, and handle changes, garnishments, and pay inquiries while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of payroll or HR experience required.
• Experience with Workday and ADP is required.
• Knowledge of wage garnishments and payroll regulations.
• Strong data entry, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly payroll processing and maintain accurate employee payroll records in the HRIS system.
• Process and audit new hires, terminations, salary changes, deductions, and other employee status updates.
• Manage wage garnishments, child support orders, and levies in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets, payroll reports, and audit documentation.
• Respond to employee and vendor inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and pay statements.
• Process direct deposits and employment, unemployment, and mortgage verification requests.
• Assist with payroll audits, special projects, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Data entry

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Spanish bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

The Atlantic Group has partnered with a large facilities management firm based in Long Island City, NY. They have an immediate need for a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This position is a full-time contract role with the potential to become permanent based on performance.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll processing for 3,000+ employees. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate payroll records, processing employee changes, managing wage garnishments, and responding to payroll-related inquiries while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Hours:

Monday-Friday. 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with weekly payroll processing and maintain accurate employee payroll records in the HRIS system.
• Process and audit new hires, terminations, salary changes, deductions, and other employee status updates.
• Manage wage garnishments, child support orders, and levies in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets, payroll reports, and audit documentation.
• Respond to employee and vendor inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and pay statements.
• Process direct deposits and employment, unemployment, and mortgage verification requests.
• Assist with payroll audits, special projects, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 2–5+ years of payroll or HR experience required.
• Workday and ADP experience required.
• Knowledge of wage garnishments and applicable payroll regulations.
• Strong data entry, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 3 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.