Global Payroll & Benefits Lead (US & UK)

Blank Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

15 days paid annual leave

Health plan options

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Free coffee

Regular social outings

Blank Street swag

Job summary

Blank Street is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own US payroll operations for exempt and non-exempt staff, including end-to-end processing and compliance. You’ll support UK payroll and benefits administration, with growth potential as the role expands across the US and UK markets.

This in-person role is based in our Brooklyn, NY office and reports to the Director of Finance. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of payroll experience and relevant certifications, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Payroll, HR, or related field.
• 2-3 years of hands‑on US payroll experience with UK exposure in multi-entity or fast-growth environments.
• Payroll qualifications (CIPP, FPC/CPP) preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, including deductions, benefits, taxes, and controls.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and time-tracking systems; coordination with external payroll providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Ability to address payroll issues and communicate solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end US payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Support UK payroll in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Oversee benefits administration and 401(k) plans within payroll scope.
• Perform period-end payroll reconciliations and GL handoffs.
• Assist with payroll audits, filings, and remittances across jurisdictions.

Skills

Payroll systems

HRIS platforms

Time Tracking systems

Excel

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Payroll/HR

CIPP/FPC/CPP training

Tools

ADP

Deel

Gusto

Workday

Rippling

Job description

Blank Street is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own US payroll operations for exempt and non-exempt staff, including end-to-end processing and compliance. You’ll support UK payroll and benefits administration, with growth potential as the role expands across the US and UK markets.

This in-person role is based in our Brooklyn, NY office and reports to the Director of Finance. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of payroll experience and relevant certifications, with a