• Location: Long Island NY
• Type: Contract to Hire
• Job #24530

Company Overview:
A leading nonprofit organization in Nassau County, providing services and support to over 2,200 individuals with special needs, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their Accounting Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely review, completion, and approvals of timecards and change of status forms.
• Audit manual and electronic timesheets via the UKG time and attendance system.
• Process overtime, supplemental payments, and various payroll adjustments.
• Generate and review payroll cycle reports, including payroll registers and tax reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile employees’ pay data for accurate payment and accrual updates.
• Research, resolve, and communicate employee wage inquiries.
• Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local legislative regulations.
• Generate UKG reporting for payroll auditing and employee verifications.
• Prepare and provide payroll reports for audit requests and departmental needs.
• Collaborate on process improvements and training on UKG systems.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in payroll processing and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Experience with UKG (WFM) time and attendance system and UKG-Ultipro payroll database.
• Ability to generate and review detailed payroll reports.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local payroll regulations.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in payroll systems and reporting.

Compensation:
Pay Rate: $30 – $35/hr, DOE