Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist in the heart of Manhattan! Global Financial Partners is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our multi-state payroll operations with precision and compliance excellence. This is an immediate opening for a full-time role offering competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
As a key member of our Payroll Department, you'll ensure accurate and timely processing for 500+ employees while maintaining strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. You'll leverage your expertise to resolve complex payroll discrepancies, implement process improvements, and serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related inquiries. This role requires exceptional analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees including garnishments, deductions, and bonuses
- Manage year-end reconciliations, W-2 distribution, and 1099 processing
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (NY, NJ, CT)
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies through data analysis and employee consultations
- Collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain accurate employee records and tax filings
- Generate payroll reports for management and external auditors
- Implement process improvements using ADP Workforce Now and Excel automation
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Expertise in ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll systems
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, macros)
- Deep knowledge of NY, NJ, CT payroll tax regulations and compliance
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail (0% error tolerance)
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and professionalism
- Proven experience managing payroll for 500+ employees