Full Time Payroll Specialist Jobs in Icahn Charter School New York, NY

 As the Payroll Specialist / HR Assistant, you will partner with the HR Manager to oversee critical HR and payroll operations, ensuring everything from recruitment to benefits and leave administration runs smoothly and compliantly.

Core Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding initiatives
• Generate and file reports on a bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Assist in finance and HR audits as needed
• Reconcile HR billing and PayFlex files
• Conduct New Hire Orientation throughout the year
• Handle background checks and fingerprint clearances for staff and vendors
• Maintain organized, accurate personnel files and HR records
• Assist with benefits administration and updates
• Serve as a positive representative for the administration office and build strong working relationships with all staff
• Show initiative, suggest process improvements, and comfortably address groups

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proven HR experience, including payroll and recruitment
• Advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Google Suite
• Previous accounting experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Self-motivated with initiative to improve processes
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups
• Office management experience is preferred