Payroll Specialist - Nonprofit & Paycom Expert

innovatingjustice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Mental health support (Talkspace/Ging)

Job summary

Center for Justice Innovation in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Payroll Specialist to run bi-weekly payroll for 900+ staff, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role supports onboarding, data integrity in Paycom, and cross‑functional collaboration with HR and Fiscal teams.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in a relevant field, 1–2 years of office payroll experience, and strong MS Office and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of office experience (HR, payroll, etc.); non-profit experience a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office; intermediate Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support bi‑weekly payroll processing for 900+ employees; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and audit timecards; advise managers on discrepancies and policy compliance.
• Enter and maintain employee data in Paycom and manage garnishments and tax setups.
• Analyze payroll reports for HR, Fiscal, and year‑end purposes; identify improvements.
• Assist with annual W‑2 process and onboarding during New Hire Orientation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance/Human Resources

Tools

Paycom

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Center for Justice Innovation in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Payroll Specialist to run bi-weekly payroll for 900+ staff, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role supports onboarding, data integrity in Paycom, and cross‑functional collaboration with HR and Fiscal teams.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in a relevant field, 1–2 years of office payroll experience, and strong MS Office and Excel skills.