Senior Payroll Analyst

Aston Carter•New York, NY

2d•$30 - $35•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and manage the global payroll operations for our rapidly expanding team of over 400 domestic and international employees. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day payroll administration, processing, and customer service to ensure accuracy, clarity, and competitiveness.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a payroll and benefits specialist or manager at a company with 150-250+ employees.
Experience with Payroll and HRIS, particularly with ADP Workforce Now.
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, capable of working well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, across teams.
Ability to comfortably interact with employees of all experience levels and seniority, using diplomacy and discretion in sensitive payroll and benefit matters.
BSc/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field; professional certification such as CPP or CPM is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with third-party payroll processing in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and/or Macedonia.
Experience working with a Professional Employment Organization (PEO).

Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, and review all matters related to payroll administration, processing, and reconciliation.
Manage systems to process payroll account transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes, and third-party payments.
Oversee processing of payroll changes, such as new hires, terminations, and raises, and manage system upgrades.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and liaise with auditors for payroll tax audits.
Collaborate closely with people operations and finance to resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions.
Manage relationships with domestic and international payroll vendors.
Continuously improve Finance and HR operations activities related to payroll, vendor relationship management, employment law compliance, and ACA reporting.
Build and maintain knowledge of tax legislation, industry standards, and best practices, incorporating these into processes and procedures.