Global Payroll & Benefits Lead (US & UK)

Blank Street, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

15 days paid annual leave

Three health plan options

Parental leave

Free coffee

Job summary

Blank Street, Inc. is hiring a Global Senior Payroll & Benefits Associate to own US payroll, support UK payroll, and scale our benefits programs. Based in Brooklyn, NY, you’ll partner with Finance, People, and Operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across jurisdictions.

You’ll manage end-to-end payroll cycles, reimbursements, and benefit plans, while pursuing process improvements, payroll controls, and audits. Relevant payroll certifications are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Payroll, HR, or related field.
• 2–3 years payroll experience with US and UK exposure in multi-entity environments.
• Payroll qualifications (CIPP, FPC/CPP) preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll fundamentals, including deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Experience with payroll systems and coordinating with external payroll providers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end U.S. payroll and support U.K. payroll for multiple entities.
• Manage payroll cycle processing, reconciliations, audits and compliance.
• Coordinate with Finance, People, and Operations teams.
• Oversee benefits administration and 401(k) plans.
• Support payroll-to-GL reconciliation and month-end close.
• Respond to employee/payroll queries and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

US payroll

UK payroll exposure

HRIS systems

Payroll controls

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

ADP

Gusto

Workday

Rippling

Deel

Job description

Blank Street, Inc. is hiring a Global Senior Payroll & Benefits Associate to own US payroll, support UK payroll, and scale our benefits programs. Based in Brooklyn, NY, you’ll partner with Finance, People, and Operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across jurisdictions.

You’ll manage end-to-end payroll cycles, reimbursements, and benefit plans, while pursuing process improvements, payroll controls, and audits. Relevant payroll certifications are preferred but not required.