Payroll Specialist Salary in Manhattan, NY

Collaborate with Head of HR to develop and implement payroll strategies, policies, and procedures.Oversee a team of three payroll specialistsManage biweekly payroll processing for approximately 1200 employees (full time and part time staff)Ensure accurate processing of payroll for all employees Clean up and optimize existing payroll processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.Provide oversight for payroll operations across multiple sites and departments within the organization.Stay informed about state and federal payroll regulations and ensure compliance with all applicable laws.Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulationsMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Knowledge and experience with accounting principles, payroll systems implementations and managementExtensive knowledge of the payroll function, including balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes across diverse jurisdictionsKnowledge of payroll software, UKG preferred

This role is a key part of the Total Rewards team and works on cross-function initiatives with health and welfare benefits managementManages all daily administrative responsibility of 401 (k) planning, deferral updates, payroll, funding, HRIS maintenance, beneficiary updates, etcExplains and communicates retirement benefit plan policies, procedures and legal requirements to new hires and all eligible employeesConducts retirement and benefits-related calculations and reportingThe Total Rewards Specialist will be responsible for strategic planning to attract, motivate, and retain top talent through competitive compensation and benefits, as well as wellness initiativesEnsures compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to compensationPerforms other related work as requiredMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university in business administration, human resources or related fieldMinimum of three (3) years of human resources experience, including experience in retirement plans, compensation, HR systems and data analytic; or equivalent combination of education and/or experienceKnowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing employment, compensation, benefit and other HR programsGeneral knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures within all HR disciplinesAdvanced Excel and HR systems aptitude requiredExceptional attention to detailMathematical skills and strong attention to detail; proven accuracy with data and numbersKnowledge of common competitive pay bench marking practices and resourcesAbility to maintain a high level of confidentialityEffective verbal and written communication skills