Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator
LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Payroll Coordinator with at least 3 years of experience working in a similar role. This is a Direct Hire opportunity, located in Hicksville, NY.
Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly payroll for a smaller entity and oversee high-volume biweekly payroll for over 400 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Handle off-cycle payrolls as needed, including bonuses and retroactive adjustments
• Stay up to date on federal and New York State payroll regulations to ensure ongoing compliance
• Maintain employee data within the HRIS, including onboarding new hires, updating accruals, and processing payroll-impacting changes
• Review and audit timesheets to confirm accuracy, proper scheduling, PTO usage, and compliance with overtime guidelines
• Partner closely with Finance to align payroll data with general ledger coding and funding allocations
• Coordinate with HR regarding employment changes such as transfers, status updates, and terminations
• Prepare and maintain required wage notices in accordance with regulations
• Monitor and audit employee accrual balances to ensure correct calculations and policy adherence
• Manage user access and permissions within timekeeping and attendance systems
• Oversee timeclock functionality, ID badges, and employee enrollments; troubleshoot system issues in collaboration with vendors and IT
• Set up and maintain earnings codes, garnishments, tax elections, and benefit deductions for employees
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and increase system efficiency as the organization scales
• Calculate and prepare quarterly third-party sick pay and Paid Family Leave contributions
• Process retirement plan contributions and loan repayments on a recurring basis, including 403(b) and 401(a) plans
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, and payroll policies in a timely manner

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of Payroll experience

Work Site: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $70,000-75,000/yr

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Patrick Garron

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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