Senior Payroll Specialist

Campus

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

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing, with a strong focus on compliance, data integrity, and process improvement. Proficient in managing payroll systems, particularly Rippling, and administering employee benefits programs while ensuring adherence to multi-state regulations.

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End-To-End Payroll ProcessingRippling Payroll System ManagementMulti-State Payroll ComplianceProcess Improvement ImplementationEmployee Benefits Administration

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingData Integrity ManagementPayroll AuditsPayroll ReportingReconciliationCompliance ManagementProcess ImprovementBenefits AdministrationSystem MigrationsBudgeting and Forecasting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOperational RigorIndependent OperationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

RipplingFidelityCarta

Industry Keywords

ACA ComplianceCOBRA ComplianceMulti-State PayrollPayroll RegulationsEmployee Support

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 high data integrity across payroll systems and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies
Partner with Finance on payroll-related reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Serve as the primary owner of payroll within the organization
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reduce manual work, and increase accuracy
Implement system and workflow improvements within Rippling
Anticipate and solve payroll challenges as the company scales
Drive better reporting and visibility into payroll data
Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, and 401k
Partner with brokers and vendors on renewals and ongoing management
Ensure accurate enrollment, changes, and employee support
Support compliance with ACA, COBRA, and related requirements
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Support audits, reconciliations, and reporting requirements
Serve as system owner for Rippling (payroll + HRIS) and partner systems like Fidelity (401k)
Support equity-related administration in partnership with Carta, as needed
Report to the CFO and partner closely with the People team

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
Experience supporting payroll through periods of company growth or system change (e.g., scaling headcount, moving off a PEO, system migrations) (nice to have)
Experience partnering closely with Finance teams (nice to have)
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 our 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