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Robert Half Payroll/HR Administrator in Albany, New York
Description
If you can process payroll and have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Robert Half has a Payroll Administrator opening you might be interested in. This dynamic work environment will be the perfect opportunity for your career, provided you demonstrate strong communication skills and adept problem-solving capabilities. This dedicated and passionate team is your next step for a career growth opportunity. The Payroll Administrator position is a long-term contract / temporary opportunity based out of Albany, New York.
What you get to do every single day
Maintaining employee confidence and protecting payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Draft reports by organizing all summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
Reconcile employee deductions and other liabilities as needed
Supporting all internal and external audits related to payroll
Draft relevant year-end reports, as well as weekly, monthly, and quarterly ones, for department heads
Calculate employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to determine payroll liabilities
Payroll information management via collecting, calculating, and entering data
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies
Perform review and verification of source documents
Maintain all updates of payroll records by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines
Understand and report necessary changes to payroll operations by maintaining established policies and procedures
Manage payroll information requests and questions
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Joe Macaluso or Kevin Aucoin with Robert Half Contract talent to discuss this role further. We look forward to hearing from you with your interest!
Requirements
Preference will be given to Certified Payroll Professional
Excellent data entry skills
Experience with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.
Previous experience using accounting software
Proficient knowledge of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
Knowledge of internal controls
Foundational knowledge in benefits administration
Well-founded grasp of Terminations
Proven knowledge of Hiring Processes
ADP Online experience preferred
Onboarding experience highly desired
Proficiency in benefits payroll
Comprehensive knowledge of payroll systems for 100-500 employees
General proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred
Relevant experience of 2+ years in payroll
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.
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