Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

1d•$72,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a key role within a fast‑paced corporate headquarters where accuracy, collaboration, and professionalism drive everything we do. As our Payroll Specialist, you’ll manage end‑to‑end payroll operations for a multi‑state, commission‑based workforce using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys solving payroll challenges, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support to employees. You’ll work closely with a dedicated payroll team and cross‑functional partners while contributing to a culture that values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

5+ years of hands‑on ADP Workforce Now payroll processing
Experience with ADP Onboarding and ADP Employee Self‑Service
Strong background in multi‑state payroll
Proficiency in Draw vs. Commission payroll structures
Understanding of wage garnishments and legal compliance
Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to audit payroll using ADP Preview
Strong customer service and communication skills
Team‑oriented mindset and collaborative work style
Comfort working with commission‑based payroll structures
3–5+ years of payroll processing experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with union payroll
background in commission‑driven industries with large sales teams
Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now Reporting
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

Process new hires through ADP Onboarding and ensure accurate employee setup
Maintain all employee transactions in ADP ESS, including terminations, salary updates, tax changes, and direct deposit setup
Manage wage garnishments and withholding orders in compliance with legal requirements
Process Draw vs. Commission payroll with precision for sales and commission‑based roles
Assist with union payroll and adhere to applicable agreements
Ensure payroll accuracy across all federal and state tax laws
Prepare manual checks and manage direct deposit reversals or deletions
Audit payroll using ADP Preview to identify and correct discrepancies
Generate and analyze payroll data using ADP Workforce Now and Excel
Use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to validate payroll data
Provide timely, professional payroll assistance to active and terminated employees
Partner with payroll colleagues and internal teams to ensure smooth operations
Protect sensitive payroll and employee information
Identify opportunities to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency