Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

We are currently expanding our HR Team and seeking a Diligent Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist with a strong background in payroll & benefits to be located in our fast-growing office in New York (Manhattan).

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the semi-monthly outsourced (via ADP WFN) US payroll from start to finish - processing new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, rate changes, garnishments, bonuses, retroactive adjustments, expense reimbursements, off-cycle adjustments, and manual checks

• Responsible for governance around FLSA & Time and Labor regulations across all our jurisdictions, including overtime requirements

• Own and resolve payroll and Benefit queries from employees, internal/external stakeholders

• Manage the Year end process

• Benefit admin – Healthcare, 401K, Commuter - joiners, leavers, queries

• Maintain a close working relationship with US People/finance teams

• Assist with ad hoc MI, Audit requests

• Ensure optimal utilization of ADP to capture Employee information, and to provide meaningful MI – headcount, turnover, YTD reports

• Own and implement process improvements, including data integration with HRIS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient knowledge of ADP Work Force Now and Time & Attendance.

• Time and Labor Regulations across the various states

• Previous 401k and Healthcare Benefits Admin experience an advantage

• Particularly good Excel skills – look ups, formulae, index/match

• Practical knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll laws/regulations

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills with an emphasis on accuracy and diligence.

• Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills
• Highly dependable and motivated; able to work independently and in a team environment