Payroll Specialist

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established organization in the Poughkeepsie area, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting employees and leadership with payroll-related inquiries and compliance matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll for multi-state employees

• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes

• Ensure payroll accuracy, including wages, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefits

• Review and reconcile payroll reports before submission

• Administer payroll tax withholdings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Respond to employee payroll questions in a timely and professional manner

• Partner with HR and Accounting teams regarding employee data and reporting

• Assist with year-end processing, including W-2 preparation and audits

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information

• Support process improvements and payroll system enhancements as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience

• Experience processing payroll for 100+ employees preferred

• Knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar platforms

• Strong Excel and data reconciliation skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• PTO and paid holidays

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Opportunity for growth and long-term stability