Empower Staffing, Inc

Senior Payroll Specialist

New York, NY • Posted 5 days ago
Hybrid Full Time Financial Services

Senior Payroll Manager, Workday

Hybrid – 4 days on-site

A growth-stage financial services firm is looking for a Senior Payroll professional to take their function to the next level. They've done the hard work of implementing and streamlining Workday now they need someone to optimize it and shift the team from reactive to proactive.


What You'll Own

  • End-to-end US payroll for a ~1,300-person, multi-state workforce
  • Workday optimization (HCM, Finance, Payroll) you're the internal SME
  • Complex comp events: bonuses, restricted stock, claw backs, W-2 amendments, tax notices
  • Administration for a small PPO population
  • Compliance across all federal and state requirements
  • C-suite partnership bringing strategic value, not just clean runs


What They're Looking For

  • Strong Workday expertise is a non-negotiable
  • CPP or FPC required
  • Growth mindset they want someone excited about what's next (AI, process innovation), not someone set in their ways


At Empower Staffing, we are dedicated to connecting top talent with leading companies. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right workforce solutions while helping professionals find meaningful and rewarding career opportunities. With years of industry experience, we understand the evolving job market and work tirelessly to bridge the gap between employers and job seekers.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Empower Staffing is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.


Senior Payroll Specialist in New York at Empower Staffing, Inc

This position is listed as full time and hybrid. It was posted 5 days ago.

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