Payroll and Benefits Specialist

apartmentMichael Page placeManhattan calendar_month 

About Our Client

A luxury retailer based in NYC.

Job Description
  • Administer hiring and termination processes, creation, and maintenance of employee files.
  • Process new hire and employee changes in HRIS and payroll system, properly completing tax set up, direct deposit, Time & Attendance, Benefits eligibility, and Workers Compensation.
  • First point of contact for employees with payroll and HRIS questions, including employee verification support; liaising with ADP and internal and external partners as needed for support.
  • Manage Human Resources email inbox and incoming mail with timely responses and updating ADP with garnishments and tax notices.
  • In partnership with Payroll Manager, process semi-monthly payrolls, commissions, and bonuses with accuracy.
  • Review and verify all timesheets and PTOs are accurate to ensure the appropriate number of hours is paid to each employee; notify management if timecards or PTO are not approved in a timely manner.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)

Experience:

  • 2+ years of payroll processing and benefits administration.
  • Experience handling multi-state payroll.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of wage & hour laws, garnishment and tax related issues in the US and Canada.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
  • Technologically adept with proficiency in Microsoft tools (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to details to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work autonomously, while managing multiple assignments within specified deadlines.
  • Client-centric individual who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
What's on Offer
  • Base salary ranging from $65,000 - $75,000 dependent on experience
  • Bonus, PTO, 401K match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
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