Payroll Specialist - Nonprofit & Paycom Expert

Center for Justice Innovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA/Commuter benefits

Talkspace and Ginger mental health

Job summary

The Center for Justice Innovation is hiring a Payroll Specialist in Midtown Manhattan to support bi‑weekly payroll for 900+ staff. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution while maintaining confidential information.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and 1–2 years of payroll experience, with proficiency in MS Office and Paycom. This is a full‑time role offering an attractive benefits package and room to grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 1–2 years in an office environment (HR, payroll, etc.).
• Proficiency with MS Office; intermediate Excel skills required.
• Experience with Paycom preferred; strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support bi‑weekly payroll processing for 900+ staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit timecards; advise managers on discrepancies and policy compliance.
• Verify direct deposit and tax information for new hires; update payroll data in Paycom.
• Generate payroll reports for HR, Fiscal, and audit review; help with year‑end processes.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Excel

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance or HR

Tools

Paycom

Job description

The Center for Justice Innovation is hiring a Payroll Specialist in Midtown Manhattan to support bi‑weekly payroll for 900+ staff. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution while maintaining confidential information.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and 1–2 years of payroll experience, with proficiency in MS Office and Paycom. This is a full‑time role offering an attractive benefits package and room to grow within the organization.