organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking. JOB DESCRIPTION Our East Coast Union Payroll team is looking for a Temp Senior Union Payroll Associate to join the team. The Temp…
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Payroll Specialist jobs in New York, NY
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking. JOB DESCRIPTION The Temp Senior Payroll Associate performs a variety of functions necessary for the accurate and timely proces…
$20.8 - $22.91 per hour
serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution headquartered in Chandler, Arizona... ...by visiting Position Summary The Payroll Specialist helps support our payroll fu…
: Assist in reviewing time cards, organizing audits, and transmitting bi-weekly payroll. Ensures payroll laws, compliance and confidentiality and union requirements are adhered to. Maintains an accurate and timely schedu…
$35 per hour
Our client on the east coast is looking for a Senior Union Payroll Associate to join the team. In this role, you will perform a variety of functions necessary for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state, multi-…
$71k - $81k
NYC is continuing to grow and opened two new middle schools and an elementary school August 2021! Position Overview: The Payroll Specialist is an essential member of our KIPP NYC Human Resource Administration (HRA) team.…
Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY ), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals , is adding a Senior Payroll Specialist to the Payroll Department. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in Ne…
$120k - $155k
A multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund is currently seeking a US Payroll Associate to join its New York office. The firm’s finance team is seeking a US Payroll Associate to own and manage payroll operations for our U…
$28 - $33 per hour
as Timekeeper. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records to support timely and accurate payroll processing. This is an important role on the payroll team as Timekeepers ensure…
As the Lead - Payroll, Americas, you are the foundational point of contact for all end-to-end payroll operations, multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, and accurate employee compensation across the US, Canada, and Brazil.…
We are seeking a reliable Payroll Clerk to process payroll for our employees on a [weekly/bi-weekly/monthly] basis. You will ensure the accurate collection of timesheets, calculation of wages, and timely disbursement of…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – New York, NY – Job # 3604b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around…
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What payroll specialists earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$37 | $59k–$77k |
| Mid level | $35–$46 | $73k–$95k |
| Senior | $44–$57 | $92k–$119k |
Adjusted for the New York market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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