Fast growing Private Equity Firm seeks a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support their 300 person payroll. This is a newly created role due to firm growth.
This is a hybrid role, 4 days per week in office in Northern NJ
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate payroll activities for all firm employees
- Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external payroll service providers to address questions, resolve issues, and maintain smooth operations
- Maintain and validate payroll and employee records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies and local requirements
- Perform payroll account reconciliations and contribute to monthly financial close processes
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing payroll documentation, reconciliations, and financial records
- Collaborate closely with finance team members to ensure effective communication and seamless payroll administration
- Assist with payroll reporting, process improvements, and ongoing operational support
- Administer benefits and assist with employee onboarding
.Qualification
- Experience with payroll in a financial services environment, dealing with complex and highly confidential pay structures
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
- Experience working with payroll and accounting platforms
- Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, lookup functions, and pivot table reporting
Base salary 110-160k (flexible DOE) plus benefits and bonus
