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Payroll & Benefits Administrator

LocationNew York, New York
Base Salary Range$90000-$130000-per Year
Contract TypeFull-Time
Job Reference41761
TitlePayroll & Benefits Administrator
COMPANY: Investment Firm
POSITION: Payroll & Benefits Administrator
LOCATION: New York, NY (In office 3-4x week)
HOURS: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
COMPENSATION: $90-130K DOE + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Required
 
Our client, a global investment company, is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join their HR team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about payroll and benefits, enjoys working in a collaborative HR environment, and is eager to grow in their career. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in multi-state payroll processing, advanced Excel skills, and a keen interest in benefits administration.
 
Responsibilities of the Payroll & Benefits Administrator:
-Payroll Processing: Manage multi-state payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
-Benefits Administration: Support benefits enrollment, address employee inquiries, and assist with plan reconciliations.
-Invoice Processing: Handle payroll and benefits-related invoices, ensuring timely and accurate processing for finance.
-Compliance & Policy Interpretation: Navigate, understand, and interpret company policies and government regulations related to payroll and benefits.
-Technology & Systems: Utilize payroll and HRIS systems efficiently and leverage advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
-Employee Support: Serve as a resource for employees, providing high-quality service with a personable, solutions-oriented approach.
-Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by seeking ways to enhance processes and support HR initiatives.
 
Requirements of the Payroll & Benefits Administrator:
-Minimum 3 years of payroll and benefits experience in a multi-state environment.
-Proficiency in advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
-Prior experience or a strong interest in benefits administration.
-Analytical & service-oriented: balances data-driven decision-making with emotional intelligence.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to translate complex policies into easy-to-understand language.
-Comfortable navigating HR/payroll systems and government portals.
-Enjoys collaborating within an HR team rather than working in a finance-driven payroll function.
-Willing and eager to be in the office 3-4 days per week to support employees and HR initiatives
-Verification of identity, education, prior employment, and references may be required.

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