Senior Payroll Specialist

Campus

. Run end-to-end payroll for all employees, including faculty, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing, including multi-state payroll compliance and benefits administration. Proficient in managing payroll systems like Rippling and ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.

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End-To-End Payroll ProcessingMulti-State Payroll CompliancePayroll System Management - RipplingBenefits AdministrationProcess Improvement Implementation

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingMulti-State Payroll ComplianceBenefits AdministrationPayroll ReportingData Integrity ManagementTax FilingsAuditingReconciliationProcess ImprovementPayroll Operations

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOperational RigorIndependent OperationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

RipplingSovosAvalaraCarta

Industry Keywords

Payroll RegulationsEmployee BenefitsForm 1098-TState Unemployment InsuranceWage Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run end-to-end payroll for all employees, including faculty, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Manage multi-state payroll operations, including audits, reporting, and reconciliations
Maintain payroll data integrity and resolve discrepancies
Partner with Finance on payroll reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Own and improve payroll processes and workflows in Rippling
Anticipate and solve payroll challenges as the company scales
Administer health, dental, vision, 401k, and other employee benefits
Partner with brokers and vendors on renewals and benefits management
Manage annual Form 1098-T reporting through Sovos
Manage state income tax filings through Avalara
Manage state unemployment insurance accounts, wage reporting, and tax filings
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Support audits, reconciliations, reporting requirements, and equity-related administration with Carta
Report to the CFO and partner closely with Finance, People, brokers, vendors, and Student Financial Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of hands-on payroll experience, with direct ownership of end-to-end payroll processing
Strong experience managing payroll systems — Rippling strongly preferred
Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements in payroll operations
Experience administering benefits programs and partnering with brokers/vendors
Knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance (NY experience strongly preferred)
High attention to detail and strong operational rigor
Ability to operate independently and take full ownership in a fast-paced environment
Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring new H-1B sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity grant
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match
Fertility benefits via Carrot
Flexible Time Away
Paid holidays
In-office lunches for the NY Office
Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life