Payroll Specialist

About the opportunity:

Our Client is one of the leading groups in their industry! They’re located in Mount Vernon, NY. CFS has partnered with this organization to help identify a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing, particularly with expertise an ADP WorkforceNow and Enterprise eTime. Our fast-paced, retail environment requires a detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payments for our diverse workforce.

Why apply to this role?

• Extremely well established growing management firm with over 200 locations nationwide
• Welcoming & inclusive workplace
• Employees say things like “great coworkers,” “Company culture focuses around personal and professional growth”
• Ability to grow from within, extremely low turnover within the company

What you'll do:

• Process end-to-end payroll using ADP WorkforceNow and Enterprise eTime, ensuring accurate calculation and timely distribution of wages, salaries, bonuses, and other compensation components.
• Maintain payroll records, including employee information, time and attendance data, and tax withholding details.
• Verify and reconcile discrepancies in timesheets, attendance records, and pay amounts to ensure precise payroll processing.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure accurate employee data and resolve any payroll-related discrepancies.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure compliance with tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and other relevant legislation.
• Handle the preparation and distribution of payroll reports, summaries, and analyses for management review.
• Manage multi-state payroll processing, staying knowledgeable about specific state regulations, tax requirements, and compliance standards.
• Leverage your experience with NYC Restaurant payroll processing to streamline payroll procedures and address industry-specific challenges.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing employee inquiries related to payroll matters, tax withholdings, and compensation discrepancies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll-related policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is helpful
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in payroll processing using ADP WorkforceNow. Enterprise eTime is a plus.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and wage and hour laws.
• Prior experience in a high-volume processing environment, preferably within a retail or similar industry.
• Multistate payroll processing experience, including knowledge of state-specific tax requirements and regulations.
• Proficiency in using payroll software and related tools to ensure accurate data entry and processing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, managers, and external partners.
• High level of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive payroll information.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Professional certification (CPP or FPC) in payroll administration is a bonus.