Human Resources Payroll

Joss Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Discretionary bonus (10–20%)

Job summary

Joss Search is seeking an HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist to support a lean two-person HR team in New York. The role owns US payroll, supports benefits and HR operations, and provides analytics via Excel.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow into a broader HRBP function over time. The position offers a hybrid schedule with initial in-office days, potential growth into Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations, and a discretionary bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in HR Operations or Payroll.
• Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and HRIS platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Experience in financial services or corporate environments preferred.
• Strong communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Own and process US payroll bi-monthly via ADP Workforce Now; manage off-cycle payroll, bonuses, and T&E reimbursements; support international payroll (UK & Luxembourg).
• Benefits Administration: Manage open enrollment, liaise with carriers, audit invoices, and administer 401(k) plan.
• HR Operations: Maintain HRIS, coordinate onboarding/offboarding, and manage vendor automation.
• Performance & Reporting: Build performance review templates, track compensation/bonuses, and prepare HR dashboards using Excel.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Excel (advanced)

Communication skills

HR operations

Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS platforms

Excel

Job description

Our client is a global alternative investment firm with offices across North America and Europe. The culture is laid-back yet professional, rooted in a no-ego approach and a strong emphasis on collaboration, trust, and respect.

THE ROLE

This is a hands-on HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist role supporting a lean, high-performing two-person HR team. This individual will act as the right hand to the HR Business Partner and will take full ownership of payroll while supporting broader HR operations.

The firm is looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow into a broader HRBP function over time.

Key duties include but are not limited to...

Payroll Administration

• Own and process U.S. payroll bi-monthly via ADP Workforce Now
• Manage off-cycle payroll, bonuses, and T&E reimbursements
• Support international payroll (UK and Luxembourg)
• Review payroll registers and resolve discrepancies

Benefits Administration

• Manage open enrollment and ongoing benefit updates
• Liaise with carriers and audit invoices
• Administer the firm’s 401(k) plan, including manual uploads and compliance tracking

HR Operations

• Maintain the HRIS and partner with vendors on automation
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding
• Coordinate employee training sessions

Performance & Reporting

• Assist in building performance review templates and workflows
• Support compensation and bonus tracking
• Prepare HR metrics and dashboards using advanced Excel

Growth Areas

• Opportunity to expand into Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, and HRBP responsibilities

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and a strong communicator. This individual should have excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will...

• Have 2-5 years of experience in HR Operations or Payroll
• Bring strong proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and HRIS platforms
• Have advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Come from financial services or a corporate environment, preferred
• Have strong communication, follow-up, and organizational skills
• Be collaborative with the ability to multitask effectively

THE COMP/BENEFITS

• Base salary of $100K-130K
• Discretionary bonus of 10-20%
• Hybrid schedule (5 days in-office to start; then 3/2 after training)
• 8:30am to 6pm hours

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together