Payroll/Benefits Specialist
Contingency Staffing ‚Ä¢ Albany, US ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $55,000–$60,000 / year
Posted on Tue, Jul 7, 2026
Contingency Staffing has a Payroll and Benefits opportunity open with their Manufacturing client in Upstate New York. This position supports the weekly payroll for 600 plus employees in a union environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the accurate and timely processing of a weekly payroll
- Data entry, timekeeping and managing deductions.
- Maintaining and updating employee records to ensure the accuracy for personal information and salary changes and generating payroll-related reports for management and audit purposes.
Support responsibilities would include:
- processing employee enrollments
- changes and terminations for benefit programs
- Educating employees about FSA & HSA plan benefits, contribution limits, and eligible expenses.
- Assisting employees with 401K enrollment and account management.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years payroll and benefits experience.
- Union experience a plus.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Compensation is a base annual salary of $55,000 to $60,000 depending on experience. Relocation assistance offered. Open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.
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Contingency Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer; providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.