Payroll Specialist

Are you a payroll professional who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, and helping employees have confidence that they're paid accurately and on time? We're partnering with a well-established organization in Fulton County, NY seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build upon their payroll expertise while working closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. If you enjoy balancing payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and employee support, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Process and support payroll activities with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and assist with issue resolution.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, tax elections, direct deposit information, and benefit deductions.
• Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations and management requests.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, 1095s, and payroll tax reporting.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, and compensation matters.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering payroll documentation and records.
• Monitor direct deposit pre-note activity and help resolve payment setup issues.
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure employee changes are accurately reflected within payroll systems.
• Help identify process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce payroll errors.

What We're Looking For

• Payroll processing or payroll administration experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll systems and reporting tools
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and customer service abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Long-term contract role with a respected local organization
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to expand your payroll, reporting, and compliance expertise
• Variety in your day with a mix of payroll processing, reporting, and employee interaction
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Bring your payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and customer-focused approach to a team where your work truly makes a difference.

Interested? Contact Mary Christman or Kara Lyon today at 518-462-1430 to learn more about this opportunity.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!

• Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; comparable relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in payroll processing or closely related accounting work.
• Working knowledge of payroll compliance, including tax regulations and wage and hour laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Paychex, or similar systems.
• Experience handling full-cycle payroll, including multi-state payroll environments and payroll tax reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and a high level of accuracy in transactional work.
• Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to respond clearly to employee and stakeholder inquiries.
• Ability to manage sensitive payroll information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.