Payroll Manager

Description

A reputable and established New York City-based firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our HR and Finance leadership team. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of hands-on payroll experience, deep expertise with ADP Workforce Now (WFN), and demonstrated success managing multi-state payroll processes. This is a strategic opportunity to oversee all payroll operations for a dynamic, growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Oversee end-to-end execution of multi-state, multi-cycle payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employee populations

+ Administer and optimize our payroll system (ADP Workforce Now), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and data integrity

+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding wages, tax filings, and reporting requirements

+ Lead year-end processing, tax filings, and reconciliation activities

+ Partner with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related matters and continuously improve internal processes

+ Oversee payroll audits and implement controls to safeguard sensitive employee information

+ Serve as the payroll subject matter expert and main point of contact for escalated inquiries

Requirements

+ 7+ years of direct payroll experience, with multi-state payroll exposure required

+ Extensive recent experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN)

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred

+ Deep working knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices

+ Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills

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