Payroll Specialist

Brooklyn, NY

100k

Industry: Healthcare
Role Type: Full-Time M-F 9-5, On-site

Company Overview:
Our client is a leading provider of financial management solutions for the healthcare industry. They specialize in delivering high-quality, compliant, and efficient fiscal services tailored to the operational needs of healthcare organizations.

The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to oversee comprehensive payroll operations across multiple financial entities. In this role, you’ll be responsible for gathering and verifying employee data and time records, calculating compensation, taxes, and deductions, issuing payments, and ensuring payroll records are accurate and up to date. Additionally, you’ll supervise a team of remote HR/payroll processors, ensuring payroll is completed accurately and on schedule, while offering support and ensuring adherence to established policies and compliance standards.

Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to regulatory and company standards. Excellent interpersonal skills are also essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll and related activities; review payroll statements and reports
• Resolve payroll issues, respond to inquiries, and enforce payroll policies in line with company and legal standards
• Supervise data entry into HRIS/Payroll systems
• Recommend improvements to payroll procedures for greater efficiency
• Train HR/payroll staff and conduct ongoing audits of their work

Required Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of payroll processes, federal/state labor and tax laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); strong typing and data entry skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to develop creative solutions and make quick, accurate decisions
• Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum four (4) years of recent payroll experience, including automated time and attendance systems
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Healthcare industry experience highly preferred

Email resume to: sarah@maiplacement.com