Payroll Specialist

Daley and Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC. is recruiting a Payroll Specialist for a global asset manager in NYC. This role focuses on managing the U.S. payroll cycle across multiple states and supporting global payroll initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in U.S. multi-state payroll, Workday Payroll experience, and strong Excel skills. Canadian payroll exposure is a plus, and independence is valued in a fast-paced, financial-services environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-state U.S. payroll experience.
• Experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
• 2+ years of Workday Payroll experience.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Canadian payroll experience is highly preferred; LATAM or other international payroll exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the full payroll cycle for U.S. multi-state employees.
• Process payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, leaves, and employee updates.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and validations to ensure accuracy.
• Utilize Workday Payroll for reporting, troubleshooting, and payroll processing.
• Support 401(k) reconciliations, payroll tax inquiries, garnishments, and year-end activities.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors on payroll-related matters.
• Assist with process improvements and broader global payroll initiatives.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Multi-state payroll

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll Specialist - Global Asset Manager in NYC

Our client, a leading global asset management firm, is looking to add a Payroll Analyst to their Global Payroll team. This is a great opportunity to join an established global payroll team and play an important role in supporting U.S. payroll operations while gaining exposure to international payroll across a large, complex organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the full payroll cycle for U.S. multi-state employees.
• Process payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, leaves, and employee updates.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and validations to ensure accuracy.
• Utilize Workday Payroll for reporting, troubleshooting, and payroll processing.
• Support 401(k) reconciliations, payroll tax inquiries, garnishments, and year-end activities.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors on payroll-related matters.
• Assist with process improvements and broader global payroll initiatives.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on, multi-state U.S. payroll experience.
• Experience working in the financial services industry.
• 2+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience.
• Experience managing the full payroll cycle, including payroll audits, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Canadian payroll experience is highly preferred; LATAM or other international payroll exposure is a plus.
• Someone who is dependable, proactive, and comfortable working independently.

$65K-$80K base salary depending on experience.