Payroll Specialist Monsey, NY $75,000 - $85,000 Our Client is seeking a Payroll Specialist . This person will be responsible for managing payroll and benefits across multiple properties, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. Acts as a key point of contact for employees and management, resolving issues and improving payroll processes. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees across multiple properties and locations. • Review and verify timekeeping records, pay rates, deductions, and other payroll data for accuracy. • Handle employee benefits and company invoices. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws. • Administer and reconcile benefits deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related items. • Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management and accounting. • Maintain and update payroll records in the HRIS/payroll system. • Handle employee questions and concerns regarding pay, taxes, or timekeeping promptly and professionally. • Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2s and other tax filings. • Collaborate with HR and Accounting on audits and reporting as needed. • Recommend and implement improvements to payroll processes to increase efficiency and accuracy. • Apply analytical skills when issues are found, and implement smoother processes. Qualifications: • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred. • 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-site or real estate/property management environment. • Proficiency with payroll software UKG, UltiPro. ADP, Paylocity, Paychex. • Advanced Excel skills required: extensive experience with complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, Power Query, Power Pivot, macros, and automation to support critical business analysis. • Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and wage/hour compliance. • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, Analytical, and time management skills. • High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with employees and management. • Proactive analytical skills, capable of diagnosing problems, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions in a timely and professional manner. • Exhibits self-motivation and the ability to act decisively to achieve objectives. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with property management systems (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio. • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or working toward certification preferred. Benefits: • Health Insurances. • PTO & Sick time. • 401k. Etc.