Human Capital Group - Associate - Payroll

What is the Position?

Evercore is seeking a Associate to join its Human Capital Group (HCG), reporting to the Senior Associate of U.S. Payroll, supporting the U.S. Global Payroll Team. This role requires a meticulous, collaborative professional who thrives in a high-accountability, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a proactive and detail-oriented mindset, and a forward-thinking approach to process improvement, including leveraging technology and AI to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

The individual will be responsible for payroll administration utilizing ADP Workforce Now and TMF Group for domestic and international payrolls. The global HCG team comprises approximately 75 professionals supporting a leading independent investment banking advisory firm of ~2,700.

• Support the Head of U.S. Payroll in end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S. (multi-state), Canada, Israel, and Asia
• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls (e.g., bonuses, RSUs, dividends, partner distributions), ensuring accuracy in taxation, reporting, and deductions
• Manage payroll data and systems, including Workday-to-ADP integrations, reporting, and database maintenance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries while partnering cross-functionally with HCG and Finance, handling confidential information with discretion
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations (FLSA, SOX) and support tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting (e.g., EEO, workers’ compensation)
• Assist with payroll funding, wire reports, invoice processing, and documentation (including SOP development and maintenance)
• Prepare payroll reporting and analysis for leadership, Finance, Tax, and other stakeholders
• Leverage ADP, Workday, Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tools to enhance payroll processing, reporting, and efficiency
• Participate in payroll-related and ad hoc projects, including benefits enrollment and expatriate payroll

• 4+ years of experience
• Proficient in ADP and Workday; experience with US and international payrolls (TMF Group a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills with comfort adopting new technologies, including AI tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to manage competing priorities
• Detail-oriented, proactive team player with global experience
• Sound judgment with ability to elevate issues appropriately
• Strategic, independent thinker
• High discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information

$90,000- $100,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity. Evercore also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance
• Well‑being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well‑being events, and targeted on‑site health services
• Family‑building and family‑support benefits
• Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave
• Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts
• Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders - including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public, private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high‑net‑worth individuals.

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