Payroll & HR Specialist

Island Tech Services•Ronkonkoma, NY

22h•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll & HR Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and supporting a range of human resources functions. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees regarding payroll, benefits, and policy questions, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Business, or related field (preferred).
2-5 years of experience in payroll processing and/or HR administration.
Strong understanding of wage & hour laws, payroll taxes, and benefits compliance.
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems. (iSolve, mp-hr)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry accuracy.
Excellent communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Process multi-state payroll for all employees.
Validate timesheets, hours worked, PTO, overtime, and pay adjustments.
Calculate and reconcile payroll deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and commissions.
Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws.
Maintain payroll records, reports, and year-end tasks including W-2 and 1095 processing.
Partner with Finance to support month-end close, payroll journal entries, and audits.
Coordinate with vendors, iSolve, mp-hr
Maintain accurate employee files, onboarding records, and HRIS data.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including new-hire setup, orientations, and exit processing.
Administer benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and FSA/HSA plans.
Process enrollments, terminations, changes, and assist with open enrollment preparation.
Support employee relations by answering questions related to pay, benefits, policies, and HR procedures.
Assist with performance review cycles, training initiatives, and compliance documentation.
Monitor and track leaves of absence (FMLA, disability, state leaves).
Ensure HR and payroll practices follow federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain I-9 documentation and perform periodic audits.
Prepare reports for auditors, management, and regulatory agencies.
Support implementation of new HR policies, processes, and system improvements.
Participate in HR projects, policy updates, and process improvements.
Support employee engagement programs and HR communications.
Assist with performance review cycles and documentation.
Track probationary periods, goals, and employee development plans.
Coordinate training sessions, track participation, and support employee development initiatives.
Maintain training records and compliance certifications.