Senior Payroll Specialist

Our client, a dynamic and historic organization located in the heart of New York City, is currently seeking an experienced Sr Payroll Specialist to join their dedicated team. If you are a payroll professional with a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of union rules, and a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities:

• Manage the weekly payroll processes for two distinct component companies with about 1,000 employees combines
• Become intimately familiar with the respective union rules (CBA's) governing the 7-8 unions employed
• Review and process weekly UKG Pro onboarding of new hires.
• Review and process historical timekeeping adjustments, UKG Pro manual adjustments, and manual/void checks
• Verify and set up employee direct deposits for existing employees.
• Review and reconcile weekly employee levies and garnishments.
• Address payment discrepancy notices from unions and resolve associated issues.
• Research Union Dues and Vacation issues within the UKG payroll system and reporting.
• Assist in supplying employee information for unemployment claims
• Collaborate in Union Audits of respective Health and/or Pension contributions.
• Aid in preparing schedules for the annual Worker's Compensation Audit.
• Prepare Disability and Paid Family Leave reporting for quarterly premium payments.
• Assist with the issuance and distribution of W2's to employees.
• Issue Union Health and Pension payments, including ACH payments and checks on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Assist in supplying information for the monthly payroll bank reconciliations.
• Identify and troubleshoot UKG payroll system issues found post-implementation.
• Update weekly union rates for new CBA's when they come into effect.
• Assist in generating and customizing the UKG Payroll Reporting (BI Reporting) for internal and external use
• Ensure all payroll adjustments and taxes withheld are recorded in a timely manner to facilitate the completion of quarterly payroll returns.
• Collaborate on cross-training initiatives to ensure certain critical payroll responsibilities are carried out on a weekly basis.

Working Conditions:

• The main office is centrally located in New York City.
• This position is full-time, exempt, and typically follows a Monday through Thursday schedule, with part of Sunday (remote work) for 2 weeks out of the month, and a Monday through Friday schedule for the other weeks.
• This position is in a professional and fast-paced office environment.

Benefits:

• Full Benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision, are fully paid for by the company.
• Family benefits are also fully paid for.
• Health Savings Account is covered.
• Retirement Profit Sharing Plan (401k).

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Join our team and be a part of our commitment to excellence in payroll management.
Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Contact information
Brandie Jimenez