SCO Family of Services is looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our team in Garden City, NY.

*This is a hybrid position; the employee is required to be in office 3x/wk , dependent on the needs of the department *

Essential Job Functions:

Answer and resolve telephone, email, and other form of request on Payroll matters Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests. Gathering and examining timesheets to ensure their validity Preparing and distributing hard copy or electronic paychecks as needed Performing all tasks well before the pay run to ensure that staff members are compensated and notified on time. Addressing queries about payroll-related issues. Working to resolve discrepancies in payments as a matter of urgency. Research time & attendance data to review/respond on questions from employees & managers Participate on Payroll team discussions that will identify, recommendation and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance delivery of time & attendance services to employees Must be able to establish and maintain a strong partnership and communication with HR, UKG, Legal, Finance and other HR direct process teams while supporting Payroll initiatives Assist Payroll Manager and Assistant Payroll Manager in best practice of Payroll communication to Managers, including resending created topic memos, as needed Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and interacting with HR. Perform other duties or special projects as assigned. Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures, and reporting needed changes.

Qualifications:

Degree in Human Resource, Business, Finance and/or Accounting preferred but not required. Understand the employment law and regulatory guidelines related to labor practices and time/attendance activities or willing to learn; Handle challenging situations with diplomacy & tact; Work independently, accurately and meet deadlines; Analyze data to identify and resolve issues; Well-developed problem-solving skills; Knowledge of UKG WFC and/or Dimensions or equivalent time and attendance system a plus; Maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information and adhere to data privacy and internal compliance requirements; Strong organizations skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure & maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with other functions; Flexible to work extended hours as necessary, including during weekly peak payroll processing days; Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) knowledge.