Payroll Manager
At-Bay
Senior Payroll Specialist
At-Bay
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Process payroll, 401(k) contributions, and miscellaneous benefits processing
- Build relationships across the Finance team and with cross-functional partners to support smooth payroll operations
- Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests and prepare year-end tax documentation
- Support ongoing process improvement projects and recommend enhancements to strengthen internal controls
- Research, resolve, and document payroll tax compliance matters
- Serve as a subject-matter expert to scale payroll functions in a multi-state, high-growth environment
Requirements
- Strong customer service mindset and hands-on experience working cross-functionally to optimize payroll processes
- Adequate knowledge of U.S. federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations required to manage multi-state payroll processing and remain in compliance with tax requirements
- 5+ years of experience in payroll operations, including supporting payroll processing in fast-paced, high-growth companies
- Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders (Human Resources, Finance, Technology) and external partners (auditors, 401(k) administrators) to communicate and resolve issues
- Experience assisting in external audits and preparing detailed payroll documentation
- Subject-matter expertise in payroll operations and ability to develop effective internal controls
Benefits
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Collaborative, dynamic Finance team environment
- Opportunity to impact company growth and operational efficiency
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
payroll processing401(k) contributionspayroll tax complianceaudit preparationinternal controlsprocess improvementmulti-state payrolltax documentationpayroll operationsU.S. payroll laws
Soft skills
customer service mindsetrelationship buildingcross-functional collaborationissue resolutioncommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptabilitysubject-matter expertise
