Senior Payroll Administrator

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their team, dedicated to ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for administering payroll, maintaining compliance with regulations, and addressing employee inquiries. This position offers a supportive work environment and the chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization that believes everyone deserves a home. If you have a strong background in payroll administration and a passion for service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience for exempt and non-exempt staff.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll preparation and processing, ensuring accuracy.
• Respond to employees’ inquiries about pay and provide support.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service skills

Payroll processing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ceridian/Dayforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Senior Payroll Administrator

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Administrator supports the accurate and timely processing and administration of payroll. The Senior Payroll Administrator helps ensure the accuracy of the payroll and makes adjustments as needed. The Senior Payroll Administrator is a resource for staff with questions and changes.

This position has a 35-hour work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administer the preparation and processing of payroll. This includes reviewing and ensuring accuracy, investigating discrepancies, and verifying that transactions comply with policies and procedures.
2. Maintain compliance with city, state, federal, wage processing and withholding regulations.
3. Partner with the Payroll Manager to identify issues and streamline processes utilized by Payroll, Human Resources, and other departments to ensure proper workflow and maintenance of employee records.
4. Review timesheets, work charts, wage computation, deductions, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
5. Verify hours worked and pay adjustments; post the information into the payroll system.
6. Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts and submit them to appropriate departments.
7. Conduct payroll pre-transmission review and reconciliation of payroll.
8. Respond to federal, state, and local agency requests for wage information.
9. Coordinate with the Payroll Manager to plan responses to internal/external payroll and tax audits.
10. Assist with quarterly and year-end reconciliations.
11. Respond to employees’ questions and inquiries about pay and provide support for changes and corrections.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum 5 years of payroll experience for exempt and non-exempt staff.
3. Minimum 5 years of experience working with payroll software.
4. Detail oriented, able to meet challenging deadlines.
5. Experience using Ceridian/Dayforce payroll processing preferred.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
7. Exceptional customer service skills (verbal and written).

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled