Payroll Specialist

Location: White Plains, NY (Fully On-Site)
Compensation: $80-90K

About the Role:

We're partnering with an exceptional organization, based in White Plains, to place a Payroll Specialist who thrives on precision and problem-solving. This role supports 400 employees in a dynamic educational environment, combining payroll processing, retirement plan administration, and accounting support.

What You'll Do:

• Process bi-weekly payroll including complex union calculations, teacher stipends, and variable pay (~40%)
• Manage 403(b) retirement tracking across 4 accounts with manual reconciliation and ADP entry (~30%)
• Handle accounting reconciliations and reporting, with opportunities to support broader finance needs (~20%)
• Respond to employee inquiries within 24-hour SLA and ensure union contract compliance (~10%)
• Maintain EDI feeds to benefit carriers and retirement providers
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and external vendors on audits and reporting

What You Bring:

Must-Haves:

• Strong payroll processing background with accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex reconciliations)
• Experience with high-touch, union-heavy payrolls
• Ability to learn systems quickly (ADP, manual 403(b) processes)
• Customer service mindset

Nice-to-Haves:

• Nonprofit experience
• Exposure to union contracts and variable pay structures
• Department organization/process improvement skills

Why This Role:

• Work with a supportive HR Director who values autonomy and growth
• Make a meaningful impact in education serving students with learning disabilities
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to expand your skill set