Senior Payroll Specialist

About the role

We are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our tight knit Payroll team. This position will be based in our Westport, CT office.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and off cycle U.S. payroll, including collecting inputs, performing calculations, and ensuring timely, accurate payments.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements, including timely tax payments and filings.
• Serve as a backup to team members and support knowledge sharing across the payroll function.
• Maintain and enhance process documentation; recommend improvements to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system optimization.
• Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives, reporting, and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent payroll-related education/training
• 5–7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of multijurisdictional payroll tax laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll
• Demonstrated ability to audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively