Responsibilities:

The HR Payroll Associate will work closely with the Global HR Operations team, including the team member responsible for processing payroll, to ensure PJT meets its compliance obligations and that pay is delivered accurately and on time. This role focuses on the areas that support and validate payroll output, including reconciliations, general ledger entries, tax coordination, audit response, and benefits deductions. Responsibilities will include:

> Coordination with third party payroll providers and our internal payroll processor to ensure accurate and timely semi-monthly and monthly payroll output;

> Responsible for reviewing data in ADP WFN;

> Reconcile payroll output to supporting documentation to ensure all domestic payrolls are correct and obtain proper internal authorization;

> Coordination with International Payroll team to ensure accuracy of shadow payroll;

> Coordination with Compensation and Equity teams to ensure accurate payroll processing of RSUs, dividends, year end bonus;

> Coordination with Tax team to ensure accurate compensation reporting on Form K-1s;

> Review and reconcile payroll journal entries to ensure payroll is properly recorded to the general ledger;

> Support payroll amendments for repayments by preparing and recording the related general ledger (GL) journal entries, and tracking amounts owed to/from tax authorities resulting from those amendments;

> Review ADP wire confirmations and invoices, reconciling them to payrolls and amendments processed;

> Review notices received from tax authorities, investigating and reconciling as needed;

> Review and reconcile cash entries with the Finance team, identifying and resolving cash breaks in a timely manner;

> Assist with year end compliance and reporting;

> Review payroll processes and procedures; make changes as needed while ensuring adequate controls are in place and followed; recommend improvements;

> Thoroughly document procedures to ensure steps are completed accurately and consistently;

> Responsible for responding to audit and regulatory inquiries as it relates to Payroll, including managing the annual 401(k) and Workers' Compensation audits; SOX testing and external audit requests as they relate to Payroll;

> Stay abreast of changes in tax and compliance regulations applicable to employees/employers and assess impact to the payroll processes;

> Support the Benefits Manager by ensuring employee benefits deductions (e.g., health, retirement, other elections) are set up, updated and processed accurately in payroll, including for new enrollments and terminations;

> Answer employee queries related to payroll and benefits deductions.

Qualifications:

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

> Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;

> 3-5 years of experience in accounting or payroll administration;

> Working knowledge of payroll tax concepts and compliance requirements;

> Strong Microsoft Excel skills;

> Excellent organization skills with a high level of attention to detail;

> Ability to multi-task, prioritize and process a high volume of work while maintaining the highest standards;

> Ability to analyze and resolve payroll issues;

> Willingness to proactively identify issues and recommend solutions;

> Ability to work independently as well as a desire to work in a team environment;

> Appetite to learn and a willingness to get involved in developing professional experience with all aspects of payroll and benefit processes and ad hoc projects;

> Demonstration of a high level of integrity, discretion, accountability and professionalism;

> Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment;

> ADP WFN knowledge required;

> Broad Workday knowledge preferred;

> Resume must be in PDF format.

Expected annualized base salary of $100,000 to $120,000.

This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate's relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Base salary is one component of PJT Partners' compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners' compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.

*In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.