Payroll Manager

Fast growing Private Equity Firm seeks a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support their 300 person payroll. This is a newly created role due to firm growth.

This is a hybrid role, 4 days per week in office in Northern NJ

• Coordinate payroll activities for all firm employees
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external payroll service providers to address questions, resolve issues, and maintain smooth operations
• Maintain and validate payroll and employee records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies and local requirements
• Perform payroll account reconciliations and contribute to monthly financial close processes
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing payroll documentation, reconciliations, and financial records
• Collaborate closely with finance team members to ensure effective communication and seamless payroll administration
• Assist with payroll reporting, process improvements, and ongoing operational support
• Administer benefits and assist with employee onboarding

• Experience with payroll in a financial services environment, dealing with complex and highly confidential pay structures
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
• Experience working with payroll and accounting platforms
• Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, lookup functions, and pivot table reporting

Base salary 110-160k (flexible DOE) plus benefits and bonus