Sr. Payroll Specialist - NYC (hybrid) - NFP - $100-115K

Step into a high-impact Senior Payroll Specialist role with a globally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to driving social change. Based in New York City (3 days onsite), you'll oversee payroll operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as a trusted partner across HR and Finance teams. This is an opportunity to deepen your payroll expertise, manage audits, and lead process improvements - all within a mission-driven, collaborative environment.

Client Details

Our client is a global nonprofit leader committed to advancing initiatives that promote human rights, education, and access to justice. With operations across multiple continents, they offer employees the opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven mission while working in a collaborative, supportive culture. Known for their commitment to professional excellence and social impact, they invest heavily in employee development, workplace flexibility, and operational innovation.

Description

• Administer and process multi-state U.S. payrolls in Workday, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Act as the organization's subject matter expert on payroll-related inquiries, providing high-touch support to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Manage payroll audits, including preparation of reports and coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain data integrity within the Workday system by conducting regular audits, reconciliations, and updates.
• Stay abreast of changes to federal, state, and local tax laws, and advise leadership on necessary compliance updates.
• Partner with HR and Finance on employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, promotions, terminations, and compensation adjustments.
• Drive continuous improvements to the payroll process, identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance the employee experience.
• Support ad hoc projects related to HR operations and payroll compliance as needed.

Profile

• 5-7+ years of progressive payroll experience with a strong focus on U.S. multi-state compliance and reporting.
• Hands-on Workday payroll system experience is required (including payroll processing, reporting, and data management).
• Strong understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and benefits-related deductions.
• Demonstrated success managing payroll audits and partnering with Finance and HR teams.
• Global
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting global payroll processing is a plus.
• Previous experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is a plus.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary with strong discretionary bonus potential.
• Outstanding health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule, with additional wellness and mental health days.
• Work-life balance programs, including hybrid flexibility and employee assistance initiatives.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work on a global scale.

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