Payroll Specialist
Location: Brewster
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Payroll Specialist Compensation: This role is offering
$75,000-$85,000. Schedule: This position is full-time onsite in
Brewster, NY. CFS is partnering with a local construction
organization to identify their next Payroll Specialist. This role
will report to the Senior Payroll Manager and will be processing
payroll, helping with implementations and improvements. As a
Payroll Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate
and timely processing of payroll activities within our organization
while consistently maintaining confidentiality. Your primary
responsibility will be to manage payroll systems and procedures,
guaranteeing compliance with relevant regulations and internal
policies. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong
analytical skills, and a comprehensive understanding of payroll
processes. About the company: Celebrating 100 years as a
family-owned company. Core values that they abide by for projects,
and for their culture. Strong mission statement, and a culture that
promotes personal & professional growth. Strong benefits package
including tuition reimbursement. Competitive compensation.
Essential Functions of Payroll Specialist: Collaborate with the
Payroll Team to efficiently process weekly multi-state payrolls,
ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. Execute payroll
adjustments, oversee employee portal submissions, and act as a
proficient backup for the payroll team. Conduct comprehensive State
and Federal Tax reporting, meticulously audit and reconcile payroll
data, perform in-depth analysis of payroll data, and generate
ad-hoc reports as needed. Address and resolve payroll inquiries and
discrepancies in a courteous and professional manner, fostering
positive employee relations. Ensure timely review and completion of
all payroll-related correspondence, maintaining a high standard of
accuracy and efficiency. Manage and maintain data integrity across
multiple states, ensuring consistency and compliance with
regulatory requirements. Contribute to the upkeep of the ERP system
and ensure adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) to
uphold organizational compliance standards. Foster strong
collaboration with internal stakeholders including Business, HR,
Finance, and IT teams, facilitating effective communication and
cooperation to support payroll operations. Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, Knowledge of
Payroll best practices, applicable Federal and State wage, hour,
and tax laws, or Fundamental Payroll Certification. Minimum of 3-5
years of experience in multi-state and unionized Payroll
environments. Experience with 401K, garnishments, health care
deductions, and PTO accruals. Prevailing Wage experience,
desirable. Microsoft Office proficiency including Word, Excel, and
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