Job Details

Job Title: Payroll Specialist – Temporary (6 Months) – $20–$30/hour
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $20–$30/hour (based on experience)
Assignment Length: Temporary, 6 months

We’re hiring a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a 6-month temporary assignment with a well-established financial institution in Poughkeepsie, NY. In this role, you'll manage full-cycle, in-house, multi-state payroll processing and play a key part in maintaining payroll accuracy and compliance.

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple states, including commissions, bonuses, reimbursements, and garnishments
• Manage payroll changes related to taxes, wages, and paid time off
• Maintain employee data for new hires, terminations, and status changes
• Ensure accuracy of electronic timesheet system and related controls
• Prepare and file required reports (e.g., DOL, United Way, W-2s)
• Reconcile wage and tax registers and support internal audits
• Respond to employee payroll questions and manage documentation requests
• Collaborate with finance and HR teams on general ledger and compensation budget matters
• Stay current on payroll regulations and recommend process improvements

Payroll Specialist Qualifications:

• Prior experience processing multi-state payroll, preferably in-house
• Familiarity with payroll systems and electronic timesheet platforms
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance practices
• Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and accuracy
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Apply today to join a team that values precision and professionalism in payroll operations. Immediate openings available!

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