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🥝 Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Accountemps | Plainview, United States | Posted May 09, 2026

Job Description

Description
An established firm in Plainview, NY is seeking a temporary Payroll Specialist to assist the payroll department during a short-term coverage need due to illness. This role is expected to last approximately 2 months, with the potential to convert to a permanent opportunity depending on business needs and performance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience supporting organizations of 1500+ employees, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with UKG or a similar payroll/timekeeping system.


Responsibilities

+ Process and support payroll for a multi-employee organization

+ Review, audit, and verify employee timekeeping data in UKG

+ Assist with payroll corrections, adjustments, and employee inquiries

+ Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in a timely manner

+ Maintain payroll records and documentation

+ Partner with internal teams to resolve discrepancies or missing information<...

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