About the Role
Lead payroll processing, employee benefits, and retirement plan administration with a focus on accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end payroll administration in ADP Workforce Now, including public-company requirements such as RSUs, equity compensation, and related tax reporting.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, and leave-related benefits.
- Lead employee benefits and the Company’s 401(k) plan, including compliance testing, audits, vendor coordination, and employee communications.
- Ensure compliance with applicable payroll, tax, benefits, and employment regulations, and maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and SOX readiness in partnership with Finance, HR, Legal, and external auditors.
- Serve as primary point of contact for payroll, benefits, and retirement vendors and provide responsive support to employees.
- Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience, preferably within a public-company environment.
- Demonstrated expertise with ADP Workforce Now, including administration of RSU and equity compensation payroll.
- Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, employee benefits compliance, and 401(k) administration.
- Proven ability to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and effective internal controls in a SOX-regulated environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS).
- Experience with RSUs, stock-based compensation, and public-company reporting requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Skills
- ADP Workforce Now
- Public-company payroll
- Equity compensation
- Payroll taxes
- Wage and hour laws
- Employee benefits compliance
- 401(k) administration
- Internal controls
- SOX compliance
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000 - $140,000
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
