Payroll and Benefits Specialist

An established, global financial services organization is seeking a senior Payroll & Benefits professional to own and lead end-to-end payroll operations and benefits administration. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role for an experienced professional who thrives in complex environments and has deep Workday expertise.

Client Details

Our client is a global financial services firm with a long-term investment orientation and an international footprint. The organization operates in a lean, high-performance environment, values precision and accountability, and supports a collaborative culture across Finance, HR, and Operations. With offices across the U.S. and Europe, the firm offers stability, sophistication, and the ability to make a real impact at a senior level.

Description

• Own the full payroll lifecycle for a global employee population, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Serve as the Workday payroll subject matter expert, partnering with Finance and HR.
• Manage complex compensation structures, including bonuses and equity vesting.
• Oversee global payroll with a focus on the UK and Ireland, in addition to the U.S.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll, tax, and regulatory requirements while providing a high-touch employee experience.

Profile

A successful Payroll and Benefits Specialist should have:

• 10 years of payroll experience, ideally within financial services.
• Expert-level Workday payroll experience (required).
• Proven experience managing bonuses, incentive compensation, and equity vesting.
• Demonstrated success running full-cycle, global payroll.
• Detail-oriented, highly accountable, and comfortable working in a lean, high-performing environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $150000 to $175000 USD.
• 4 days onsite (flexibility to work 2 of those days from a satellite office in Long Island or Greenwich if preferred).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Potential for long-term career development in a permanent role.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, we encourage you to apply today!

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