Payroll Specialist

Location

Long Island City, NY | United States

Job description

You will support the Payroll Supervisor in coordinating day-to-day operations and payroll inputs for delivery of payroll services, abiding by a high level of statutory compliance. You'll also assist the Payroll Supervisor in managing the impact on payroll processing resulting from UNFCU strategies/initiatives, changes in regulatory rules, and new projects (including international payroll). 

This position is expected to be hybrid.

NYC Salary Range - $75,840 - $85,000 annually; compensation is commensurate to geographic location.

• Regardless of seniority or role, uphold UNFCU’s mission, core values, and guiding principles by providing an exceptional service experience to colleagues and members alike through consistent demonstration of our service excellence behaviors
• Responsible for executing the full-cycle payroll process ensuring timeliness and accuracy of employee payments (i.e., processing of US & international payroll data for hourly and salaried employees)
• Assist in the day-to-day payroll operations for all areas covered by the team, coordinating with vendors and the internal team to deliver pay accurately, timely, effectively, and within all regulatory, labor and tax guidelines
• Assist and work closely with HR on payroll conversion projects ensuring they are rolled out with a coordinated effort between teams
• Maintain strong and productive relationships with HR, Global Rep Offices, Operations, Finance, and other internal stakeholders and partners
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and UNFCU’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct

• 4 years of experience in processing payroll 
• Strong knowledge of payroll best practices and federal and state regulations regarding payroll, benefits, and payroll taxes
• Robust experience with payroll accounting, reconciliations and compliance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent detail orientation
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Experience with payroll software, such as UKG and ADP
• Strong Excel skills (IF statements, Vlookup, Pivot tables, etc.)
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement new payroll and regulatory pronouncements
• Proficiency in working with and analyzing larger data files

• Multi-state payroll processing experience
• International payroll experience 
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation 

UNFCU is a global not-for-profit financial institution that serves the UN community. We are committed to providing peace of mind to our members and colleagues and strive to achieve service excellence in all that we do. The best part of UNFCU is the people. Those that choose to work with us often find personal fulfillment, professional growth and a purposeful culture. 

UNFCU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. UNFCU prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by country, federal, state or local laws.

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