An education network in New York City is actively seeking an experienced Payroll professional to join their team in Manhattan in a Lead role, managing and optimizing payroll operations for a large employee base.

About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Day
- Schedule: Full-time
- Hours: 9am to 5pm (½ hour or 1-hour unpaid lunch)
- Setting: Hybrid (at least 3 days a week; Tuesday to Thursday are mandatory)
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for 3,000+ employees
- Serving as an SME for payroll regulations
- Managing complex deductions and benefit contributions
- Maintaining HRIS and payroll system integrations
- Handling compliance and audit processes
- Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- Proficiency in ADP
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong strategic and tactical skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a big-picture perspective
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience with Workday
- Excel expertise, including pivot tables
- Working knowledge of ADP
