Payroll Administrator

Location: Nassau County, NY

Employment Type: Full-time, direct hire

Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, based on experience; overtime eligible

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Onsite for the first 90 days, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule of two days onsite and three days remote, subject to review.

About the Company: An established, family-owned retailer serving the tri-state area is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join its corporate payroll team. This newly created position offers the opportunity to join a stable organization with a long-tenured team.

Position Overview: The Payroll Administrator will process payroll for approximately 250–400 employees as part of a seven-person team supporting a workforce of approximately 2,500. The role handles payroll for hourly, salaried, commissioned, and union employees across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Responsibilities: Process accurate and timely payroll, including draw-versus-commission payments. Process new hires through ADP Onboarding and maintain employee payroll records. Manage employee changes, including terminations, pay adjustments, direct deposit information, address changes, and tax withholding updates. Administer wage garnishments and withholding orders. Prepare manual checks and process direct deposit reversals and deletions. Audit payroll reports before submission using ADP Preview. Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state payroll and tax requirements. Generate and review payroll reports using ADP Workforce Now reporting tools and Microsoft Excel. Respond to payroll inquiries from current and former employees with accuracy and professionalism. Collaborate with the payroll team to resolve discrepancies and meet processing deadlines.

Qualifications: At least five years of payroll processing experience. Experience processing multi-state payroll. ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred; experience with other payroll systems will be considered. Experience processing draw-versus-commission payroll. Union payroll experience is a plus. Understanding of payroll tax withholding, garnishments, and employee payroll transactions. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and a customer-service approach to employee inquiries.