Payroll/operations Manager

Aston Carter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter in New York, NY seeks an Operations Manager to oversee payroll administration and day-to-day office operations.

This permanent, onsite role reports to leadership and requires supervising at least one direct report, managing payroll accuracy, and coordinating with contractors and internal stakeholders.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 per year plus medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Entry level role based in New York, NY.
• Permanent position with onsite work in New York, NY.
• Pay range $85,000–$100,000 per year with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll-related activities and ensure payroll accuracy
• Oversee daily office operations and administrative workflows
• Supervise and support at least one direct report
• Serve as a primary point of contact for operational inquiries
• Communicate with contractors and internal stakeholders daily
• Resolve operational issues independently and escalate when appropriate
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate priorities across multiple stakeholder groups
• Support leadership with operational reporting and process execution
• Maintain a professional and service-oriented office environment

Skills

Payroll

Operation

Operations management

office management skills

Payroll processing

Adp

Adp payroll

Payroll tax

Management skills

Supervision

payroll operations

Tools

ADP

Job description

Description

The Operations Manager will oversee payroll administration and day-to-day office operations for the New York office. This individual will serve as a key operational resource, interacting regularly with contractors, employees, and internal stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage payroll-related activities and ensure payroll accuracy
• Oversee daily office operations and administrative workflows
• Supervise and support at least one direct report
• Serve as a primary point of contact for operational inquiries
• Communicate with contractors and internal stakeholders on a daily basis
• Resolve operational issues independently and escape when appropriate
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate priorities across multiple stakeholder groups
• Support leadership with operational reporting and process execution
• Maintain a professional and service-oriented office environment

Skills

• Payroll
• Operation
• Operations management
• office management skills
• Payroll processing
• Adp
• Adp payroll
• Payroll tax
• Management skills
• Supervision
• payroll operations

Top Skills Details

• Payroll
• Operation
• Operations management
• office management skills
• Payroll processing
• Adp
• Adp payroll

Additional Skills & Qualification

• Strong organizational abilities
• Highly professional demeanor
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Customer service mentality
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Experience working in fast-paced environments
• Ability to build relationships across multiple functions

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid Time Off

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.