Payroll and HR Operations Associate

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an HR Associate in New York, NY to manage U.S. payroll and support HR operations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in payroll and HR, strong knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance, and proficiency with Workday or similar HRIS. A detailed-oriented and proactive professional will thrive in this role. The base salary ranges from $100,000 to $110,000 annually, and a robust benefits package is offered as well.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll and HR operations in a professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance and taxes.
• Experience with payroll audits and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Own U.S. payroll and support HR operations.
• Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution across the employee lifecycle.
• Thrive in a fast-moving and collaborative environment.

Skills

Payroll compliance knowledge

Detailed-oriented

Process-driven

Advanced Excel skills

Workday or similar HRIS experience

Job description

Our client, a professional services organization, is seeking an HR Associate to join its HR team. This is a high-impact opportunity to own U.S. payroll and support HR operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely execution across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented, process-driven professional who thrives in a fast-moving, lean, and collaborative environment. If this sounds like you, please apply to learn more!

• 3+ years of experience in payroll and HR operations in a professional services environment, required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance, federal/state/city taxes, and multi-state payroll, required.
• Experience with payroll audits, reporting, and internal controls, required.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), required.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence.
• Previous exposure to scaling HR operations in a fast‑growing or entrepreneurial environment.
• Professional, proactive, and able to take initiative in a lean, fast-paced environment.

The base salary for this role is $100,000-$110,000.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.