Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to fully own and run payroll at Campus, while also overseeing day-to-day benefits administration. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role reporting to the CFO. You'll own end-to-end payroll across a multi-state workforce, including full ownership of our payroll system (Rippling), and partner with brokers and internal teams to ensure benefits run smoothly and remain compliant. Payroll is the core focus, with benefits as a meaningful secondary responsibility. You'll also help improve and scale payroll systems and processes as the company grows, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce manual work. This role sits within Finance and partners closely with the People team, with a focus on accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement. You'll be expected not just to run payroll, but to improve how it operates as we scale. You're excited about this opportunity because you will Own & Run Payroll Run end-to-end payroll for all employees (including faculty), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance Manage multi-state payroll operations, including audits, reporting, and reconciliations Maintain high data integrity across payroll systems and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies Partner with Finance on payroll-related reporting, budgeting, and forecasting Serve as the primary owner of payroll within the organization Improve & Scale Payroll Systems Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reduce manual work, and increase accuracy Implement system and workflow improvements within Rippling Anticipate and solve for payroll challenges as the company scales (e.g., headcount growth, multi-state complexity) Drive better reporting and visibility into payroll data Administer & Support Benefits Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.) Partner with brokers and vendors on renewals and ongoing management Ensure accurate enrollment, changes, and employee support Support compliance with ACA, COBRA, and related requirements Ensure Compliance & Operational Rigor Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations Support audits, reconciliations, and reporting requirements Serve as system owner for Rippling (payroll + HRIS) and partner systems like Fidelity (401k) Support equity-related administration in partnership with Carta, as needed We're excited about you because you have 6+ years of hands-on payroll experience, with direct ownership of end-to-end payroll processing Strong experience managing payroll systems Rippling strongly preferred Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements in payroll operations Experience administering benefits programs and partnering with brokers/vendors Knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance (NY experience strongly preferred) High attention to detail and strong operational rigor Ability to operate independently and take full ownership in a fast-paced environment Nice to have: Experience supporting payroll through periods of company growth or system change (e.g., scaling headcount, moving off a PEO, system migrations) Experience partnering closely with Finance teams What you'll get: A compensation package that includes a base salary ($115,000 - $130,000) + equity grant Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) match Fertility benefits via Carrot Flexible Time Away + paid holidays In-office lunches for our NY Office (did we mention, we're dog friendly? ) Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office) Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more! Opportunity to make an impact you'll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life Where we're located: Tribeca, NY Unfortunately, we are unable to offer new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring new H-1B sponsorship.