Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:
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 125 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.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a similar company size and industry.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing using ADP.
• Associate’s degree in related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
• ADP: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hollis, NY 11423 (Required)

Work Location: In person