Position Title: Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Location: Jericho, NY
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Req ID: R468-2026
Description:
******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 **
About Us: Kimco's mission is to create destinations for everyday living that inspire a sense of community and deliver value to our many stakeholders.
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company’s portfolio is strategically concentrated in the first-ring suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets, including high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets and Sun Belt cities. Its tenant mix is focused on essential, necessity-based goods and services that drive multiple shopping trips per week.
Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991 and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions, and value-enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 65 years. With a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, Kimco Realty is a recognized industry leader in this area. As of March 31, 2026, the company owned interests in 565 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 100 million square feet of gross leasable space.
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