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Payroll Specialist - Hybrid NYC - $90K

Manhattan, New York Permanent USD85,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
As a Payroll Specialist, you will support all aspects of payroll administration and work closely with key stakeholders to ensure payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. This role involves multi-state payroll processing and workday payroll processing systems.
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About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic and collaborative company within Financial Services that support a growing multi-state workforce. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in payroll operations, employee support, compliance, and process improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

  • Support end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for a multi-state employee population (California and New York are required).
  • Maintain payroll records, tax updates, garnishments, and other payroll-related changes.
  • Review and audit timecard submissions to ensure accuracy and timely approvals.
  • Assist with off-cycle payroll processing, bonuses, commissions, and other one-time payments.
  • Serve as a trusted resource for employee payroll, tax, and compensation inquiries.
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports and analyses for leadership.
  • Assist with payroll compliance initiatives, audits, and internal controls.
  • Support administration related to equity compensation and employee stock programs.
  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure payroll deadlines and service standards are consistently met.
  • In office 4 days in Midtown.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of payroll experience supporting a multi-state workforce.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Experience working within payroll systems and HRIS platforms. Workday highly preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
  • Able to work outside of a 9 - 5 workday.

What's on Offer

  • Up to $90K.
  • Hybrid flexibility with 4 days in office, 1 from home.
  • Join a growing organization where there is opportunity to take on additional responsibilities.
  • Gain exposure to payroll, compensation, and broader HR operations.
  • Partner with experienced leaders and contribute to high-impact initiatives.
  • Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Contact
Abigail Bush
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7131240

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Reward
Industry
Financial Services
Where
Manhattan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Abigail Bush
Job Reference
JN-102026-7131240
 

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