Payroll Specialist - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Payroll Specialist - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Payroll Specialist - Join Robert Half in Poughkeepsie, NY
Are you a meticulous payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and compliance? Robert Half is excited to partner with a leading organization in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States to find a talented Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, handling high-volume payroll processing while ensuring every detail is perfect. With a competitive rate of $25 per hour, this position offers the chance to leverage your expertise in payroll systems, tax regulations, and employee support.
About the Role
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be the backbone of our client's payroll operations, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time. This contract role demands a high level of precision, as you'll manage everything from timesheet validations to year-end tax filings. Located in the heart of Poughkeepsie, NY, you'll contribute to a collaborative team environment where your technical skills and deep payroll knowledge can make a real impact. Robert Half places professionals like you in roles that match your skills perfectly, offering stability and growth in the Hudson Valley region.
This position is ideal for candidates with experience in multi-state payroll, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms. You'll work closely with HR, Finance, and department managers to resolve issues swiftly, maintaining confidentiality at all times. If you excel in data auditing, regulatory compliance, and process optimization, this Payroll Specialist job at our client's Poughkeepsie location is your next step.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will involve a dynamic mix of hands-on payroll tasks and strategic support:
- Accurate Payroll Processing: Handle bi-weekly or weekly payroll runs for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring zero errors in calculations.
- Data Review and Auditing: Scrutinize timesheets, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments to validate all entries before processing.
- Compliance Expertise: Stay current with federal (FLSA, FICA), New York state, and local payroll regulations to mitigate risks.
- Reconciliation and Collaboration: Balance payroll accounts, investigate variances, and partner with cross-functional teams for resolutions.
- Employee-Focused Support: Respond to payroll queries via phone, email, or in-person with professionalism and empathy.
- Record Keeping: Organize digital and physical payroll files for seamless audits and IRS compliance.
- Tax and Year-End Duties: Prepare W-2s, 1099s, quarterly tax filings, and assist with system upgrades.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and implement payroll best practices to boost team productivity.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, you'll need:
- At least 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a corporate setting.
- Proficiency in payroll software like ADP Workforce Now, Paychex, or UKG.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, and benefits deductions.
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Strong analytical abilities for auditing and troubleshooting discrepancies.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with employees and stakeholders.
- A commitment to confidentiality and data security (HIPAA/SOX awareness a plus).
- Preferred: Certification such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC.
Robert Half values diverse backgrounds and provides equal opportunity employment.
Why Join Us?
Partnering with Robert Half means more than just a job—it's a career launchpad. Enjoy $25/hour pay with weekly direct deposit, flexible contract terms, and access to our exclusive network of top employers in Poughkeepsie, NY, and beyond. Our contractors receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance options, 401(k) matching, paid time off accrual, and free online training through Robert Half University.
Work in a vibrant community like Poughkeepsie, with easy access to the Hudson River, Walkway Over the Hudson, and NYC commutes. Advance your payroll career with exposure to Fortune 500 clients and specialized projects. Apply today to secure your spot as a Payroll Specialist and experience the Robert Half difference—where your skills meet endless opportunities. Keywords: payroll jobs Poughkeepsie NY, ADP payroll specialist, payroll compliance New York.
Locations
- Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Salary
52,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Payroll Processingintermediate
- Data Validation and Auditingintermediate
- Payroll Complianceintermediate
- Payroll Reconciliationintermediate
- Employee Supportintermediate
- Record Maintenanceintermediate
- Tax Reportingintermediate
- Process Improvementintermediate
- Attention to Detailintermediate
- Confidentiality Managementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll experience (experience)
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex) (experience)
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws (experience)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills (experience)
- High attention to detail and accuracy (experience)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or related field preferred (experience)
- Experience with W-2 and 1099 reporting (experience)
- Ability to handle confidential information (experience)
- Problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments (experience)
Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.
- Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.
- Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, professional support.
- Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.
- Assist with payroll tax reporting, year-end activities (W-2s, 1099s), and system updates.
- Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.
Benefits
- general: Competitive hourly pay at $25/hour
- general: Contract position with potential for extension or conversion
- general: Flexible work environment
- general: Professional development opportunities through Robert Half
- general: Weekly pay cycles
- general: Access to Robert Half's extensive benefits package for contractors
- general: Supportive team and management
- general: Career advancement opportunities within Robert Half network
- general: Training on latest payroll systems and compliance updates
- general: Work-life balance in a dynamic setting
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Payroll Specialist - Join Robert Half in Poughkeepsie, NY
Are you a meticulous payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and compliance? Robert Half is excited to partner with a leading organization in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States to find a talented Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, handling high-volume payroll processing while ensuring every detail is perfect. With a competitive rate of $25 per hour, this position offers the chance to leverage your expertise in payroll systems, tax regulations, and employee support.
About the Role
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be the backbone of our client's payroll operations, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time. This contract role demands a high level of precision, as you'll manage everything from timesheet validations to year-end tax filings. Located in the heart of Poughkeepsie, NY, you'll contribute to a collaborative team environment where your technical skills and deep payroll knowledge can make a real impact. Robert Half places professionals like you in roles that match your skills perfectly, offering stability and growth in the Hudson Valley region.
This position is ideal for candidates with experience in multi-state payroll, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms. You'll work closely with HR, Finance, and department managers to resolve issues swiftly, maintaining confidentiality at all times. If you excel in data auditing, regulatory compliance, and process optimization, this Payroll Specialist job at our client's Poughkeepsie location is your next step.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will involve a dynamic mix of hands-on payroll tasks and strategic support:
- Accurate Payroll Processing: Handle bi-weekly or weekly payroll runs for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring zero errors in calculations.
- Data Review and Auditing: Scrutinize timesheets, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments to validate all entries before processing.
- Compliance Expertise: Stay current with federal (FLSA, FICA), New York state, and local payroll regulations to mitigate risks.
- Reconciliation and Collaboration: Balance payroll accounts, investigate variances, and partner with cross-functional teams for resolutions.
- Employee-Focused Support: Respond to payroll queries via phone, email, or in-person with professionalism and empathy.
- Record Keeping: Organize digital and physical payroll files for seamless audits and IRS compliance.
- Tax and Year-End Duties: Prepare W-2s, 1099s, quarterly tax filings, and assist with system upgrades.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and implement payroll best practices to boost team productivity.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, you'll need:
- At least 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a corporate setting.
- Proficiency in payroll software like ADP Workforce Now, Paychex, or UKG.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, and benefits deductions.
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Strong analytical abilities for auditing and troubleshooting discrepancies.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with employees and stakeholders.
- A commitment to confidentiality and data security (HIPAA/SOX awareness a plus).
- Preferred: Certification such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC.
Robert Half values diverse backgrounds and provides equal opportunity employment.
Why Join Us?
Partnering with Robert Half means more than just a job—it's a career launchpad. Enjoy $25/hour pay with weekly direct deposit, flexible contract terms, and access to our exclusive network of top employers in Poughkeepsie, NY, and beyond. Our contractors receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance options, 401(k) matching, paid time off accrual, and free online training through Robert Half University.
Work in a vibrant community like Poughkeepsie, with easy access to the Hudson River, Walkway Over the Hudson, and NYC commutes. Advance your payroll career with exposure to Fortune 500 clients and specialized projects. Apply today to secure your spot as a Payroll Specialist and experience the Robert Half difference—where your skills meet endless opportunities. Keywords: payroll jobs Poughkeepsie NY, ADP payroll specialist, payroll compliance New York.
Locations
- Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Salary
52,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Payroll Processingintermediate
- Data Validation and Auditingintermediate
- Payroll Complianceintermediate
- Payroll Reconciliationintermediate
- Employee Supportintermediate
- Record Maintenanceintermediate
- Tax Reportingintermediate
- Process Improvementintermediate
- Attention to Detailintermediate
- Confidentiality Managementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll experience (experience)
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex) (experience)
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws (experience)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills (experience)
- High attention to detail and accuracy (experience)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or related field preferred (experience)
- Experience with W-2 and 1099 reporting (experience)
- Ability to handle confidential information (experience)
- Problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments (experience)
Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.
- Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.
- Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, professional support.
- Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.
- Assist with payroll tax reporting, year-end activities (W-2s, 1099s), and system updates.
- Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.
Benefits
- general: Competitive hourly pay at $25/hour
- general: Contract position with potential for extension or conversion
- general: Flexible work environment
- general: Professional development opportunities through Robert Half
- general: Weekly pay cycles
- general: Access to Robert Half's extensive benefits package for contractors
- general: Supportive team and management
- general: Career advancement opportunities within Robert Half network
- general: Training on latest payroll systems and compliance updates
- general: Work-life balance in a dynamic setting
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