Payroll Specialist: Workday/ADP Pay Expert

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in the New York City area. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while addressing employee inquiries and maintaining payroll records.

You will process payroll, review data, update records, and handle adjustments in a deadline-driven environment. Collaboration with HR and Accounting is essential to ensure compliant payroll operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with Workday or ADP Workforce Now (WFN) required.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, deductions, taxes, and wage regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential employee information.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely for employees in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Review payroll data, including hours worked, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes.
• Process payroll adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payments as needed.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage payroll-related deductions, garnishments, taxes, and benefit contributions.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, tax withholding, and payroll policies.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate employee and payroll information.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

Workday

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in the New York City area. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while addressing employee inquiries and maintaining payroll records.

You will process payroll, review data, update records, and handle adjustments in a deadline-driven environment. Collaboration with HR and Accounting is essential to ensure compliant payroll operations.