Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Location: Jericho

Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.

The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits programs. This role ensures compliance, data integrity, and a positive employee experience. The position focuses primarily on payroll operations with additional responsibilities supporting benefits administration and related processes.

Key Job Responsibilities

Payroll Administration:

* Support end-to-end payroll processing activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time

* Perform biweekly payroll audits, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues

* Conduct payroll tax reconciliations on a biweekly and quarterly basis

* Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws

* Complete quarterly and annual reporting including census reporting, workers' compensation, and 401(k) reconciliations

* Manage unemployment claim reconciliations

* Partner with Treasury and Accounting on payroll funding reconciliations

* Support wage verification requests

Benefits Administration:

* Support administration of annual benefits open enrollment

* Perform benefit plan reconciliations (biweekly, monthly, quarterly)

* Process benefit billing and funding transactions (weekly, monthly, quarterly)

* Assist with employee leave coordination and payroll alignment

* Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits

General Administration & Operations:

* Participate in onboarding sessions to communicate payroll and benefits information

* Set up new vendors and process invoices and wire requests

* Serve as a point of contact for payroll, time tracking, absence, and benefits inquiries

* Support HR data transactions in Workday, ensuring accuracy and data integrity

Process Improvement & Technology:

* Leverage systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting

* Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with a technology-forward HR function

Qualifications and Requirements

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

* Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience (Workday and/or ADP preferred)

* APA certification preferred

* Knowledge of payroll and benefits laws and regulations

* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability