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Focus Financial Partners · 3 days ago

Payroll Specialist

New Hyde Park, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Focus Financial Partners is seeking a Payroll Specialist responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll in compliance with regulations. This role involves maintaining payroll records, verifying timekeeping data, calculating wages, and collaborating with HR and Finance departments to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data

Update payroll records by entering changes to compensation and deductions for health insurance, direct deposit, and other adjustments, add new hires and status changes

Monitor and prepare reports for hourly payroll

Prepare reports by compiling summaries of hours, earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages

Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information

Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests

Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures, adhering to strict deadlines and reporting needed changes

Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping confidential information

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related projects as needed

Qualification

Payroll processingADPAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeSelf-initiated follow-throughAttention to detailTime managementOrganizational skillsFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Two + years of relevant work experience

Strong analytical skills, notable attention to detail, and self-initiated follow-through

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and proven ability to learn other software and technology

Notable attention to detail, self-initiated follow-through, and outstanding time management and organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to juggle and compete multiple tasks and demands