Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

Dynamics is partnering with a leading Hedge Fund client located in New York City to enhance their Payroll team. We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations for both the U.S. and Canada. This role involves collaborating with external partners to manage payroll tax issues and ensuring precise time tracking for all hourly and salaried non-exempt employees.

Key Responsibilities:

· Coordinating with payroll service providers for tax-related issues.

· Overseeing timekeeping processes for employees.

· Assisting with payroll for short-term assignments and travel.

· Reconciling payroll outputs and verifying reports before finalization.

· Supporting the finance team with general ledger reconciliations.

· Gaining a thorough understanding of employee benefits and pension plans and their effects on payroll in each country.

· Addressing inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders.

· Reviewing annual tax filings and employee tax documentation.

· Assisting with both internal and external audit requirements and reporting needs.

· Working closely with the accounting department to maintain ledger accuracy.

· Helping to document workflows and create a risk and controls framework.

Must Haves:

• 5 years of payroll processing experience
• Proven track record in managing in-house payroll for the U.S. and Canada.
• Solid background in accounting and reconciliation is essential.
• Familiarity with Workday is preferred.
• FPC or CPP certification is a plus

Other:

• NYC Office
• Hybrid