Associate - Payroll

TL;DR

Associate - Payroll (Fintech): Managing end-to-end U.S. payroll processing and coordinating international payroll through third-party vendors with an accent on compliance, data reconciliation, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on ensuring accuracy in multi-state tax filings, managing benefit deductions, and serving as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, and global payroll providers.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY (Onsite 4 days per week)

Salary: $90,000–$110,000

Company

hirify.global is a modern financial services firm building a cloud-native clearing and custody platform to modernize capital markets infrastructure.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end bi-weekly and semi-monthly U.S. payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Coordinate with international payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate global payroll submissions.
• Reconcile timekeeping records, benefit deductions, and payroll variances.
• Maintain employee records including new hires, terminations, and tax withholding elections.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Produce standard and ad hoc reports for HR and Finance leadership.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience within an HR function.
• Must be based in New York, NY and able to work onsite 4 days per week.
• Strong knowledge of federal, NYS, and NYC wage and tax laws.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS/payroll platforms like UKG, Workday, or Deel.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Experience working with international payroll vendors or third-party providers.

Nice to have

• FPC or CPP certification.
• Exposure to equity compensation (RSU/ESPP) processing.
• Experience with shadow payroll or expatriate programs.
• Knowledge of EMEA, APAC, or Latin American payroll jurisdictions.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including base salary, company equity, and 401k matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Gender-neutral parental leave.
• In-office perks including lunch stipends, stocked kitchens, and team happy hours.
• Collaborative, high-performance work environment.