Payroll Manager

Fast growing Private Equity Firm seeks a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support their 300 person payroll. This is a newly created role due to firm growth. This is a hybrid role, 4 days per week in office in Northern NJ Key Responsibilities Coordinate payroll activities for all firm employees Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external payroll service providers to address questions, resolve issues, and maintain smooth operations Maintain and validate payroll and employee records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies and local requirements Perform payroll account reconciliations and contribute to monthly financial close processes Support internal and external audit requests by providing payroll documentation, reconciliations, and financial records Collaborate closely with finance team members to ensure effective communication and seamless payroll administration Assist with payroll reporting, process improvements, and ongoing operational support Administer benefits and assist with employee onboarding .Qualification Experience with payroll in a financial services environment, dealing with complex and highly confidential pay structures Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy Experience working with payroll and accounting platforms Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, lookup functions, and pivot table reporting Base salary 110-160k (flexible DOE) plus benefits and bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr