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Robert Half Payroll Administrator in COHOES, New York
Description
Anyone who is ready for a challenge and has experience with Microsoft Office will be interested in this Payroll Administrator position. If you can process payroll effectively and efficiently, Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Administrator with dynamic communication and problem-solving skills. Contact us today if you're looking to advance your career with a smart team in a fast-paced environment. This Payroll Administrator opportunity is located in Cohoes, New York and is a short-term contract / temporary to hire role.
Major responsibilities
Exercise of proper data management by collecting, calculating, and entering payroll data
Execute relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports to circulate amongst department heads
Manage and review, including verify, source documents
Perform other tasks as necessary
Establish payroll liabilities after calculating all employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments
Protect confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence
Able to reconcile employee deductions and other liabilities
Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies
Maintain all updates of payroll records by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
Follow established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations and report changes as necessary
Deliver assistance to payroll with internal and external audits
Using federal and state regulations and guidelines, ensure company compliance
Handle all payroll information questions and requests
Preparing reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
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
Top notch analytical, quantitative and social skills
Relevant experience of 2+ years in payroll
Dependability in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills in particular
Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data
Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
Kronos experience
Human Resources (HR) Administration experience
Benefits payroll experience preferred
Strong familiarity with Full Cycle Payroll
Prior experience working with collections/accounting software
Understanding of internal controls
Capable of managing high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.
Meet and uphold Certified Payroll Professional criteria
Well-informed in basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
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