Senior Payroll Associate

The Segal Group•New York, NY

53d•$72,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join Segal's Financial Services unit as a Senior Payroll Associate (Senior Associate). As a Senior Associate, you will lead the processing of US, Pension, and Canada payrolls and be the subject matter expert on department matters. You will also serve as the liaison with the payroll vendor and collaborate with HR and other internal departments. This includes understanding and executing payroll policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate tax, benefits, and wage garnishments are calculated and withheld, and following relevant internal control processes to ensure all aspects of payrollpliance. Assisting in further developing and documenting department processes and procedures is required. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager and others in Financial Services to ensure that employees are paid accurately and that payroll-related reports are prepared promptly and accurately. The successful candidate will be a team player who works to meet his/her workmitments. They also contribute to the diversity, equity and inclusion of the business unit's and Company's work environment. This position reports to the Payroll Manager and is based in the New York office, offering a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Approximately 4 - 6 years or more of prior Payroll administrator experience working in a professional service and/or corporate environment.
High school diploma/GED and/or degree in accounting related quantitative discipline preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office applications and relevant financial software; intermediate proficiency in Excel and Vlookup function. Experience with ADP Vantage, ADP Enterprise, ADP TeamPay, ADP Smart Compliance.
Skills/Traits: Ability to multi-task, detail oriented, quantitative/math skills,munication (verbal/written) skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute end-to-end payroll to ensure timely and accurate paychecks.
Ensurepliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Oversee payroll tax filings and year-end reporting (e.g., W-2, 1099).
Maintain and audit payroll systems (e.g., ADP) or accuracy and efficiency.
Manage integrations between HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll platforms.
Ensure data integrity of employee master files, tax forms, and direct deposit records.
Prepare and reconcile payroll-related general ledger entries.
Generate and analyze payroll reports for Finance, HR, and executive teams.
Support internal and external audits with payroll documentation and analysis.
Research and resolveplex payroll tax issues and discrepancies.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure payroll practices remainpliant.
Coordinate with third-party vendors for garnishments, levies, and benefit deductions.
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll inquiries and escalations.
Mentor junior payroll staff and assist in training initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, and Accounting teams.

Benefits

Segal's total rewards are part of what makes Segal a special place to work.
The current salary range for this position is $72,000 to $85,000 plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based onpany profitability and employee performance.
In addition, Segal offers aprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k)-profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement.
Segal also providesprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals.

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