Payroll Specialist

Gotham Ready Mix LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to join our HR team and ensure our employees receive accurate and timely compensation. The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in processing our weekly payroll for approximately 130 employees, while maintaining payroll records, processing data, and adhering to all federal, state, and local regulations.

*Please note that the position requires reporting to our office full-time in Jamaica, Queens.*

Essential Functions and Basic Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll, including calculating wages, deductions, and taxes.
• Collect, calculate, and input payroll data.
• Gather and verify timekeeping data for all employees.
• Process and monitor garnishment orders.
• Perform proper and accurate payroll codification of employee wages and pay.
• Compute compensation based on worked hours, incorporating leave and overtime.
• Manage daily team time/electronic employee punches and rectify any missing or erroneous punches.
• Collect and audit timesheets for compliance purposes.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by analyzing information and collecting necessary data.
• Provide accurate payroll information in response to inquiries.
• Maintain adherence to payroll policies, procedures, and report required changes.
• Uphold confidentiality and security of payroll operations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong understanding of payroll principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Excellent data entry and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Problem-solving abilities and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) strongly preferred.