Payroll Coordinator

Looking to deepen your payroll expertise in a high-volume, multi-state environment with real exposure to system transformation? This Payroll Coordinator role offers hands-on ownership, cross-border payroll experience, and visibility during a major Workday implementation.

Payroll Coordinator
Salary:0$ 80,000-90,000 + bonus
Location: Stamford, CT

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Support payroll for a large, stable organization with over 2,500 employees across the US and Canada
• Gain direct exposure to both US and Canadian payroll processes in a complex, multi-state environment
• Be part of a company-wide transition to Workday and play a visible role as a change agent
• Work closely with Payroll leadership, accounting, and cross-functional partners
• Build advanced Excel and payroll system expertise in a high-impact role
• Join a well-established organization with structured processes and long-term stability
• Opportunity to strengthen compliance knowledge across federal, state, and local regulations

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Coordinator:
• Process weekly payrolls for US and Canadian employees with accuracy and timeliness
• Review wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions prior to payroll submission
• Maintain payroll records, documentation, and compliance standards
• Track timesheets, submissions, and paid time reporting
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Support the transition and implementation of the Workday payroll platform

Qualifications for the Payroll Coordinator:
• 4-5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
• Strong working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations-multi-state payroll experience
• Experience with Workday Payroll or HRIS systems (preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Exposure to ADP or similar payroll platforms