Payroll Specialist

<p>Payroll Specialist</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> New York, NY</p><p><strong>Work Arrangement:</strong> Hybrid, 4 days onsite / 1 day remote</p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> 3–5 years</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Financial Services</p><p><br /></p><p>*MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH WORKDAY PAYROLL*</p><p><br /></p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>A growing financial services firm in New York City is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join its HR/People team. This is a hands-on role responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll, with a particular focus on maintaining data integrity, resolving payroll inquiries, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p><br /></p><p>The ideal candidate will have <strong>3–5 years of payroll experience and hands-on experience processing payroll through Workday</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization where you will have meaningful ownership of the payroll process and the opportunity to develop alongside the business.</p><p><br /></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support the end-to-end processing of payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.</li><li>Process payroll using <strong>Workday</strong>, including employee changes, compensation updates, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll-related transactions.</li><li>Review payroll data and conduct audits to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission.</li><li>Partner closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate employee and payroll information.</li><li>Manage payroll-related inquiries from employees and provide timely, professional support.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, salary changes, bonuses, and other employee lifecycle events.</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting.</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and related reporting.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax requirements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies as the organization continues to grow.</li><li>Support ad hoc payroll and HR projects as needed.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>3–5 years of payroll experience</strong>, preferably within financial services or another fast-paced, professional environment.</li><li><strong>Hands-on Workday payroll processing experience is required.</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of payroll processes, regulations, taxes, deductions, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Experience supporting multi-state payroll is preferred.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large sets of employee and payroll data.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.</li><li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing environment where processes and responsibilities may continue to evolve.</li></ul><p><br /></p>