Payroll Manager

A prominent New York-based organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to support high-volume payroll operations in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

A leading New York-based real estate investment and development firm with a highly regarded portfolio and a strong reputation for operational excellence and innovation.

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, transfers, compensation adjustments, and garnishments
• Reconcile payroll data and validate reports prior to transmission
• Process special payroll runs including bonuses and year-end adjustments
• Resolve complex payroll discrepancies and escalated processing issues
• Partner cross-functionally to address employee payroll inquiries and resolve payment-related concerns
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries involving garnishments, tax levies, and compliance matters
• Ensure adherence to payroll deadlines, internal policies, and regulatory requirements
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field
• 7+ years of multi-state payroll experience in a high-volume environment
• Experience with multi-company payroll structures preferred
• CPP or FPC certification strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. wage and hour laws, garnishments, and payroll tax requirements
• Experience with Ulti Pro required
• IBM Cognos Business Intelligence experience preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex formulas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications