Payroll ClerkRobert Half

Description We are looking for a detail-focused Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a higher education organization in Tarrytown, New York. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in preparing semi-monthly payroll, maintaining accurate records, and assisting departments with payroll-related reporting and time entry support. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with high-volume data, understands multi-jurisdiction payroll considerations, and can balance accuracy with deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

Process and maintain semi-monthly payroll activities for the assigned pay group while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable payroll regulations.

Review, update, and validate large volumes of payroll data to support consistent and error-free payroll administration.

Assist supervisors and department managers with online time entry records and help resolve timesheet discrepancies as needed.

Prepare payroll-related reports for Student Accounts and distribute information to departments to help track Federal Work Study funding.

Compile documentation and reporting for the Federal Work Study Program to support internal reviews and external audit requests.

Administer employee and dependent tuition remission records and provide guidance on taxable versus non-taxable benefit treatment.

Develop and maintain schedules outlining taxable tuition processing dates and corresponding amounts for payroll handling.

Partner with payroll leadership and team members on additional payroll assignments and cross-functional support as business needs require. Requirements Experience supporting payroll processing in a high-volume environment with strong accuracy in data handling and record maintenance.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to organize, review, and analyze payroll-related information efficiently.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with managers, employees, and internal departments.

Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to identify and correct discrepancies in payroll or timekeeping data.

Ability to manage deadlines effectively and remain productive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

Capability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team-oriented environment.

Familiarity with payroll practices involving multiple tax jurisdictions is preferred.

Bachelors degree in Accounting is preferred, or current progress toward completion of the degree.

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