Jr. Payroll Specialist

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits from day 1

Flexible hours

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A dynamic food company in New York is seeking a Junior Payroll Coordinator for on-site responsibilities in payroll and HR operations. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of payroll experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. This role offers benefits from day one, flexible working hours, and opportunities for growth. Join a culture-first team where your contributions matter.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of payroll experience or payroll administration.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly payroll processing across two company codes.
• Manage time and attendance tracking using Kronos.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal employees regarding payroll inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

ADP

Kronos

Excel

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a Junior Payroll Coordinator who is eager to grow their career in payroll and HR operations. If you have 1-2 years of payroll experience, are detail-oriented, confident, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect role for you. This role is on-site five days.

We're a fast-paced, culture-first food company rooted in authenticity, community, and growth. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we're looking for someone eager to join our payroll operations. This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company that values integrity, learning, and people.

Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $31.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Support weekly payroll processing every Tuesday across two company codes (based in New York).
• Manage time and attendance tracking using Kronos.
• Handle post-payroll reporting, including pivot tables and data resets in Excel.
• Liaise with senior corporate leaders, transport/logistics teams, and employees across the organization.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional communication.
• Support compliance with company pay frequency standards (weekly for all employees).
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal employees regarding payroll inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Execute Excel-based tasks, including VLOOKUPs, filtering, and data validation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of payroll experience or payroll administration.
• Familiarity with ADP, Kronos, or similar systems (preferred).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - ability to interact with senior leaders.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• Must be able to work on-site 5 days/week.
• Flexibility with adjustable work hours to support individual needs.

Job Offer & Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided from day 1.
• Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Flexible hours).
• Opportunity to learn and grow within a people-first company.
• Be part of a fantastic team culture where your voice and expertise matter.
• Temp-to-perm model offering long-term career potential.
• Exposure to all aspects of the payroll function.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.