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Senior Payroll Specialist Salary:

$90-100k+ depending on experience

Location:

Westport | Hybrid, 2 days onsite Why This Senior Payroll Specialist Opportunity? Clear path for growth as the company continues to grow High-visibility role supporting a rapidly expanding organization that has more than doubled its U.S. employee population through acquisitions Opportunity to work directly with an experienced and supportive leadership team Collaborative culture with regular team events, celebrations, and employee appreciation activities Hybrid schedule - 1-2 days onsite Responsibilities of the

Senior Payroll Specialist:

Process regular and off cycle U.S. payroll, including collecting inputs, performing calculations, and ensuring timely, accurate payments. Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements, including timely tax payments and filings. Serve as a backup to team members and support knowledge sharing across the payroll function. Maintain and enhance process documentation; recommend improvements to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system optimization. Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries. Partner with cross-functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives, reporting, and projects. Preferred Experience of the

Senior Payroll Specialist:

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management 5-7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience Strong understanding of multijurisdictional payroll tax laws and regulations Working knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll Demonstrated ability to audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively #LI-GW1 #LI-Hybrid #INJUL2026