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Senior Payroll Specialist

CFS
Westport, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Salary: $90-100k depending on experience

Location: Westport | Hybrid, 2 days onsite

Why This Senior Payroll Specialist Opportunity?

  • Clear path for growth as the company continues to grow
  • High-visibility role supporting a rapidly expanding organization that has more than doubled its U.S. employee population through acquisitions
  • Opportunity to work directly with an experienced and supportive leadership team
  • Collaborative culture with regular team events, celebrations, and employee appreciation activities
  • Hybrid schedule – 1-2 days onsite

Responsibilities Of The Senior Payroll Specialist

  • 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.

Preferred Experience Of The Senior Payroll Specialist

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management
  • 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

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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

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