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Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team on a part-time contract basis in New York, New York. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting payroll operations for a medical center, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing employee payments and maintaining compliance with regulations. This is a contract position requiring expertise in payroll systems and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Process semi-monthly payrolls for a workforce of under 100 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment.

• Review and validate employee timesheets to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

• Calculate contributions, deductions, and adjustments for employee pay based on changes in employment status, such as new hires and terminations.

• Maintain accurate records of employee sick leave, vacation time, and other time-off balances.

• Generate detailed payroll reports on a quarterly and semi-monthly basis to support organizational needs.

• Collaborate with the accounting and finance team to address payroll-related inquiries and ensure smooth operations.

• Utilize payroll software, such as Prism, to streamline payroll processing and reporting.

• Apply advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze and manage payroll data efficiently.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll regulations and organizational policies. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll operations or a related field.

• Proficiency in processing semi-monthly payrolls for small to medium-sized teams.

• Strong knowledge of payroll software systems, particularly Prism, is preferred.

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis.

• Ability to review and validate timesheets with precision and attention to detail.

• Experience managing employee records, including tracking sick and vacation time.

• Familiarity with payroll deductions, contributions, and adjustments.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills to collaborate effectively with teams.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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