Payroll Associate

Northbound Executive Search; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in NYC is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing. This full-time role involves collaboration with HR and entails responsibilities such as data entry, maintaining payroll records, and generating reports. The ideal candidate should have an associate’s degree and experience with payroll systems like ADP, Lawson, or Paychex, coupled with strong attention to detail. A background in supporting payroll for unionized environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Lawson, and Paychex.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll operations run efficiently and accurately.
• Prepare, input, and validate employee payroll data.
• Maintain accurate payroll records for all employees.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports as needed.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll systems experience

Collaboration with HR

Education

Associate's degree or background in accounting

Tools

ADP

Lawson

Paychex

Job description

Base pay range: $45,000.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr

Our client, a growing organization based in the NYC Metro area, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees, utilizing systems such as ADP, Lawson, and Paychex. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, solid payroll systems experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR and payroll team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Payroll Coordinator and Human Resources team to ensure payroll operations run efficiently and accurately.
• Prepare, input, review, and validate employee payroll data using Lawson, ADP, and Paychex systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including hours worked, benefit elections, deductions, garnishments, and leave accruals.
• Support payroll cycle execution to ensure timely and accurate compensation for both union and non-union employees.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute payroll reports for internal stakeholders and external audits as needed.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with additional payroll-related or administrative duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• An associate’s degree or background in accounting or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll systems and software (Lawson, ADP, Paychex preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting payroll for unionized environments.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Seniority level: Associate | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Finance | Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals