Payroll Specialist

Company: Colony Capital
Location: New Hyde Park
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Focus Financial Partners is seeking a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves maintaining payroll records, verifying timekeeping data, calculating wages, and managing deductions. The Payroll Specialist collaborates closely with HR and Finance departments to ensure smooth payroll operations, resolve discrepancies, and respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and benefits. This position will be an integral contributor to the Focus financial reporting team. Primary Responsibilities Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Update payroll records by entering changes to compensation and deductions for health insurance, direct deposit, and other adjustments, add new hires and status changes. Monitor and prepare reports for hourly payroll. Prepare reports by compiling summaries of hours, earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages. Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests. Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures, adhering to strict deadlines and reporting needed changes. Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping confidential information. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related projects as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. Two years of relevant work experience. Strong analytical skills, notable attention to detail, and self-initiated follow-through. Previous experience with ADP is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and proven ability to learn other software and technology. Notable attention to detail, self-initiated follow-through, and outstanding time management and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to juggle and compete multiple tasks and demands. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $65,000-$85,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicants skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. LI-CH1 Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives.

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