Job Description

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Location: Hicksville, NY Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 annually Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a valued client in the real estate industry to identify a detail-oriented and organized Payroll & Benefits Administrator. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits programs while supporting a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will have payroll processing experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for providing excellent employee support.

Responsibilities

Payroll Administration:

• Support end-to-end payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Conduct biweekly payroll audits, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations on a biweekly and quarterly basis
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Complete quarterly and annual reporting, including census reporting, workers' compensation reporting, and 401(k) reconciliations
• Manage unemployment claim reconciliations
• Partner with Accounting and Treasury teams on payroll funding reconciliations
• Process wage verification requests

Benefits Administration:

• Assist with annual open enrollment activities
• Perform benefit plan reconciliations on a biweekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Process benefit billing and funding transactions
• Support employee leave administration and payroll coordination
• Respond to employee questions related to benefit plans and programs

General Administration:

• Participate in new hire onboarding sessions and communicate payroll and benefits information
• Set up vendors and process invoices and wire requests
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll, timekeeping, absence management, and benefits inquiries
• Support HR data transactions within Workday while maintaining data accuracy and integrity

Process Improvement & Technology:

• Leverage systems and technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives within a technology-forward HR function

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with Workday and/or ADP preferred
• APA certification preferred
• Knowledge of payroll and benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 – $70,000 annually
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing organization within the real estate industry
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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