Us Senior Payroll And Compliance Manager

US Senior Payroll and Compliance Manager Location Hybrid remote in New York, NY : Job Title: Senior Payroll and Compliance Manager Department: Human Resources
Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights around the world. With offices in New York City, New York; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; Geneva, Switzerland; and Washington, D.C., the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. Our 230+ diverse professionals are committed to advancing the Center's human rights mission through game-changing litigation, legal policy, and advocacy work. This has powered the Center's exceptional growth to an operating budget of over $50 million and won the respect of law firms in countries around the world, with an additional $29 million annually of donated legal services, representing the work of countless lawyers from more than 46 countries.
The Center's Strategic Plan sets a high mark for impact: By 2030, half of the world's population will be living under stronger protections for reproductive rights than they are today. The Center has a track record of success to back up this ambitious goal. Since our founding in 1992, the Center has transformed how reproductive rights are understood and applied by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide on issues including maternal health, abortion, assisted reproduction, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). We have won groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies. Additionally, the Center has led the development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights and has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in more than 65 countries and counting.
The Role: The Center for Reproductive Rights seeks an experienced and self-driven Senior Payroll and Compliance Manager. This person will be responsible for managing semi-monthly payroll for the Center's US workforce (+- 150 people) as well as US compliance requirements related to the payroll function.
This position is the first point of contact for US team members for queries regarding payroll, taxes and compliance. Therefore, this person is expected to provide excellent customer service and ensure timely resolution of any inquiries. Given the nature of this role, this person is expected to be detail-oriented and demonstrate strong operational and analytical skills. This person is a team player and will collaborate with all team members in the HR Department, as well as with other departments on different initiatives and day-to-day tasks. This role will ensure process efficiency, adherence to various HR compliance laws and regulations, and accurate and timely HRIS data entry for payroll.
This role will be based in a hybrid model of 3 days working in office and 2 days working from home. Covid-19 Vaccination is required for all U.S.-based employees of the Center.
Primary Responsibilities: The responsibilities under this role include, but are not limited to:
Payroll: Serve as main point of contact for all employees for any payroll queries. Ensure timely and accurate entry of any payroll-related data into the HRIS, including reviewing new hire data entered by other HR team members. Work with the Global Compensation and Benefits Manager to ensure accuracy of benefit-related data in the HRIS. Process US Payroll on a semi-monthly basis and collaborate with the Finance Department on the review and approval process. Manage any tax profile changes for US employees. Liaise with the US payroll provider and state DOLs as needed to resolve problems or queries. Perform all necessary audits to ensure accuracy of data and compliance. Together with the Director of Global Human Resources, work with the HRIS/payroll provider on any system updates, changes, etc. Compliance: Manage HR compliance requirements for the US (incl. audits, filings, trainings, etc.) Manage ad-hoc compliance requests. In collaboration with the Senior Global HR Manager, ensure the HR Compliance Calendar is up to date and that deadlines for the US are being met. Support the Senior Global HR Manager and the Director of Global Human Resources in writing and maintaining HR policies. Collaborate with other departments on any compliance requests (e.g. financial audits, insurance applications and renewals, grant reporting, etc.) Other projects may be assigned as needed or required. Qualifications: University Degree (Bachelor or higher) in relevant field such has Human Resources, Business Administration or Finance. Payroll-related certificate is a plus. 10+ years of relevant work experience in payroll administration. Proven ability to navigate and comply with local regulations, filings and compliance requirements, and ability to learn about new requirements. Excellence in customer service and interpersonal skills. Steadfast attention to detail. Demonstrated commitment to the mission. Flexibility and ability to work professionally in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in Microsoft Suite. Experience with HRIS and payroll databases. Self-motivation and ability to work independently, while also collaborating in a team setting. Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner, often under considerable time pressure, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Capacity to receive and accept constructive feedback, as well as to address it. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Don't meet every single requirement? At the Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the , we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Behavioral Competencies: Develop & Manage Self & Others: Takes ownership of individual growth in order to achieve full potential; recognizes the value of team members and helps them develop their full potential while also achieving set objectives. Collaboration (People First): Works intra- and/or cross-departmentally to support the goals and overarching strategies of the Center and its strategic plan. Feedback (Improve & Innovate): Actively engaged in feedback cycles: Gives and requests feedback to and from peers, supervisors and direct reports about work products, behaviors, values, style, and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other individuals, and teams. Accountability: Follow-through on each commitment made to individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others of any delays that occur along the way. Work Competencies: Project Management: Works effectively on project teams in order to achieve long-term project goal and objectives. Problem Solve & Make Decisions: Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing and anticipated problems, using common sense to make timely decisions in order to reach the best solutions for the organization. Internal/External Focus: Anticipates internal and external partner's needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that align with overall goals and objectives of the organization. Communication & Influence: Communicates with and influences others to gain agreement and commitment to the strategic goals of the organization. Compensation: The annual salary for this position is $125,000. This salary is reflective of a position based in New York. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment, if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.
Benefits: Health: The Center pays up to 95%* of the premium for a comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility. The Center also offers Dental and Vision coverage. (* % may differ in various countries) Flexibility: The Center currently operates in a hybrid model, allowing staff to work 3 days in the office and work 2 days from home Well-being: The Center offers resources to help prevent and recover from burnout through different programs that enable mental, physical and community well-being. The Center offers generous leave including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave. We are also closed the last week of December to allow staff to spend time with their loved ones. Growth: You will be working with and learning from some of the top legal and operational minds, all passionate about the mission of advancing reproductive rights around the world. You will also be eligible for a stipend to use towards professional growth. Global: You will get a front-row seat to update on the fight for reproductive rights in the global space. You will also have access to Employee Resource Groups to connect to colleagues that share similar interests/backgrounds/views. Investment: After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5%* of your annual salary to a 401(k) (* only applicable in US and Kenya) Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all communities to apply. If you are excited about this role and unsure about whether your past experience aligns with the , we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you face an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process please let us know by contacting . We will work with you to provide the accommodation that works best for you.
To learn more about the Center's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), please visit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Center for Reproductive Rights
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FLSA Exempt Status: This position is exempt.
Union Status: This position is not part of the union.
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Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you face an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process please let us know by contacting . We will work with you to provide the accommodation that works best for you.
Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Center policy on visa sponsorship for US based positions: Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by The Center for Reproductive Rights.
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