Payroll Specialist

Arc of Onondaga • City of Syracuse, NY

8d • $29 - $34

About The Position

Arc of Onondaga is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time and payroll is handled in compliance with applicable requirements. This full-time, non-exempt role is part of the Finance Department and serves as the primary payroll resource for employees and supervisors.

The Payroll Specialist processes and balances biweekly payroll using Ceridian Dayforce; reviews time and attendance information; validates pay rules and contract wage requirements; reconciles payroll and benefit deductions; supports payroll tax compliance; maintains payroll reports and system integrations; and prepares payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations. The position also provides payroll and timekeeping guidance and training to supervisors and employees.

The position is based in Syracuse, New York, and works Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week, with occasional extended hours around payroll deadlines and year-end. It reports to the Director of Finance. The pay range is $28.84–$33.66 per hour, based on relevant education and experience.

Requirements

• Relevant payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting education and experience to fulfill the job description.
• Demonstrated experience processing multi-site, high-volume hourly payroll in an enterprise payroll system.
• Working knowledge of FLSA and New York State wage and hour requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciling large data sets.
• Working knowledge of finance systems and payroll software.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll and employee information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Ceridian Dayforce.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
• Experience with payroll accounting, payroll taxes, benefit deductions, system integrations, or contract wage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process and balance biweekly payroll using Ceridian Dayforce.
• Review time and attendance information.
• Validate pay rules and contract wage requirements.
• Reconcile payroll and benefit deductions.
• Support payroll tax compliance.
• Maintain payroll reports and system integrations.
• Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Provide payroll and timekeeping guidance and training to supervisors and employees.

Benefits

• Supportive, family-friendly workplace.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
• Generous time off, including 12 paid holidays per year, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed