Senior Payroll Associate

The Opportunity...

This is an opportunity to join Segal's Financial Services unit as a Senior Payroll Associate (Senior Associate). As a Senior Associate, you will lead the processing of US, Pension, and Canada payrolls and be the subject matter expert on department matters. You will also serve as the liaison with the payroll vendor and collaborate with HR and other internal departments. This includes understanding and executing payroll policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate tax, benefits, and wage garnishments are calculated and withheld, and following relevant internal control processes to ensure all aspects of payroll compliance. Assisting in further developing and documenting department processes and procedures is required.

You will work closely with the Payroll Manager and others in Financial Services to ensure that employees are paid accurately and that payroll-related reports are prepared promptly and accurately. The successful candidate will be a team player who works to meet his / her work commitments. They also contribute to the diversity, equity and inclusion of the business unit's and Company's work environment.

This position reports to the Payroll Manager and is based in the New York office, offering a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Key responsibilities include but may not be limited to...

• Lead and execute end-to-end payroll to ensure timely and accurate paychecks.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Oversee payroll tax filings and year-end reporting (e.g., W-2, 1099).
• Maintain and audit payroll systems (e.g., ADP) or accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage integrations between HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll platforms.
• Ensure data integrity of employee master files, tax forms, and direct deposit records.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related general ledger entries.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports for Finance, HR, and executive teams.
• Support internal and external audits with payroll documentation and analysis.
• Research and resolve complex payroll tax issues and discrepancies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure payroll practices remain compliant.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for garnishments, levies, and benefit deductions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll inquiries and escalations.
• Mentor junior payroll staff and assist in training initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, and Accounting teams.
• Approximately 4 - 6 years or more of prior Payroll administrator experience working in a professional service and / or corporate environment.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred.
• High school diploma / GED and / or degree in accounting related quantitative discipline preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and relevant financial software; intermediate proficiency in Excel and Vlookup function. Experience with ADP Vantage, ADP Enterprise, ADP TeamPay, ADP Smart Compliance.
• Skills / Traits : Ability to multi-task, detail oriented, quantitative / math skills, communication (verbal / written) skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.

About Segal and its Total Rewards Program...

Segal is a privately owned , leading North American employee benefit, human resources, and investment management consulting firm with over 80 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

Segal's total rewards are part of what makes Segal a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $72,000 to $85,000 plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance. In addition, Segal offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k)-profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals.

Join Segal :

If your qualifications align closely with what we have described, we encourage you to apply. Your unique background and skills matter because at Segal, we believe that different experiences and perspectives drive innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating a fair and transparent hiring process and all hiring decisions will be merit-driven. If you require accommodation during the interview, please let us know. Thank you for considering Segal. We are excited to learn more about you!

Please Apply : Segal is the right size, the right organization and...the right move for you!

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