Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a non-profit organization in New York, New York on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position partners closely with payroll leadership to support accurate employee pay processing across a large and diverse workforce. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with multi-state payroll administration, employee pay changes, and time-sensitive data entry while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with the Payroll Manager to prepare and process bi-monthly payroll activities for employees across multiple states.
• Review and update employee tax withholdings and direct deposit details for newly onboarded staff to ensure records are accurate before payroll processing.
• Calculate earnings for new employees, including prorated pay when start dates fall within an active payroll cycle.
• Determine final compensation for departing empl...