Payroll Specialist

Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY

Schedule: Hybrid, 4 Days Onsite

Compensation: $85,000-$100,00 Base Salary + Bonus

About the Company:

Our client is a growing global financial services technology firm seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants exposure to both domestic and international payroll operations within a collaborative and innovative organization.

Position Overview:

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees across multiple countries. This individual will work closely with Finance, HR, and external payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll administration while assisting with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong multi-state payroll experience, exposure to international payroll operations, and hands-on experience with Workday.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for employees across multiple domestic and international locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support payroll operations for employees in the United States and Canada.
• Review payroll data, timesheets, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections prior to payroll processing.
• Utilize Workday to process payroll, maintain employee records, and generate payroll reports.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure seamless operations.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, audits, and general ledger reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international payroll regulations.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2s and other payroll reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased payroll efficiency.
• Support special projects and other payroll-related initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• Multi-state payroll processing experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Workday strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• PTO
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities

Why Join Our Client?

• Join a growing and innovative financial services technology organization.
• Gain exposure to complex global payroll operations.
• Work with industry-leading payroll systems and technology.
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid schedule in Midtown Manhattan.