Global Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Robert Half · Brooklyn, New York

FULL TIME

Job Description

Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing, multi-location organization seeking a

Global Payroll &

Benefits

Specialist

to join its finance team. This is a hands-on opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys owning processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting employees across a dynamic and expanding business.

This position is 4 days onsite with 1 remote option and located in Brooklyn, NY.

In this role, you will manage end-to-end U.S. payroll operations while supporting international payroll processes and benefits administration. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Key

Responsibilities

Process accurate and timely payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees across weekly, biweekly, and monthly payroll cycles.

Support U.S. and international payroll operations while ensuring compliance with applicable tax, employment, and statutory requirements.

Manage payroll reconciliations, payroll journals, variance analysis, and payroll-related month-end close activities.

Administer employee benefits, including 401(k), health plans, deductions, enrollments, and vendor coordination.

Partner with Finance, Accounting, HR, and Operations teams to ensure payroll and employee data integrity across systems.

Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, tax issues, and compliance matters.

Support payroll-related audits, including financial audits, retirement plan audits, workers’ compensation audits, and other regulatory reviews.

Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls while identifying opportunities for automation and process improvements.

Coordinate with external payroll providers and ensure timely payroll tax filings, remittances, and statutory reporting.

Assist with payroll reporting, analytics, and ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, or a related field.

2+ years of payroll experience in a global multi-state or multi-entity environment.

Exposure to international payroll processing is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, employment taxes, benefits deductions, and payroll controls.

Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms such as Workday, Rippling, Gusto, UKG, Deel, or similar systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including

PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUPs,

and reconciliations.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Payroll certifications (CPP, FPC, CIPP, or equivalent) are a plus.

What’s Offered

Competitive compensation and bonus potential

Equity participation opportunity

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Generous PTO and company holidays

Commuter benefits

Parental leave and additional wellness benefits

Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and advancement

Apply Today

If you're a payroll professional looking to take ownership of payroll operations within a growing organization and make a meaningful impact on process improvement and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.

Company	Robert Half
Location	Brooklyn, New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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