Sr. Payroll and Compensation Specialist

The Payroll and Compensation Specialist is a key member of the HR team, working closely with the Director of HR Operations, SVP of HR, and finance team. The Specialist is the payroll owner responsible for collaboratively and skillfully processing semi-monthly multi-state payroll. You will ensure that salaries, wages, bonuses, and incentives are processed accurately and in compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and deadlines. You have experience solving complicated payroll issues, and resolving issues with state agencies, tax agencies, and other authority stakeholders. You’re able to gain confidence from employees at all levels within the organization. You will be the payroll and compensation expert at Raptive.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll and compensation leader to make a difference at a growing and thriving company. This role requires a continuous improvement mindset and the ideal candidate is eager to support the team beyond payroll and compensation by assisting with HR analytics and reporting.

The Specialist must be process-minded, analytically inclined, and excellent with numbers, with an advanced knowledge of Excel. This is a subject matter expert individual contributor role that can be remote in the U.S., although NYC-based is strongly preferred.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the processing of semi-monthly multi-state payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify inefficiencies and errors in payroll data and documents. Recommend and implement streamlined procedures to enhance payroll processes.
• Manage relevant payroll provider and software vendor relationships
• Lead compensation-related activities, such as salary adjustments, bonus payments, and long-term incentive programs.
• Work with the SVP, HR to maintain compensation ranges and structure using the Radford Aon platform
• Work closely with the Finance department to reconcile compensation-related accounts
• Assist with 401(k) ERISA compliance, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
• Participate in audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations for compensation-related items.
• Collaborate with auditors, accountants, and other finance professionals to ensure integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of payroll systems.
• Serve as the main point of contact for HR analytics and reporting, providing insights to drive data-informed decisions.

The skills and experience you bring to the job:

• 5+ years of dedicated payroll experience showing increased responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compensation best practices.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, detail-oriented, and able to identify and solve issues efficiently.
• Experience with compensation administration and working market data such as Radford Aon.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and effectively.
• Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail. Strong time management skills, able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and good judgment.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on providing a positive experience for all stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create and analyze complex spreadsheets.

About Raptive 

Raptive is a new kind of media company built for creators and home to one of the largest and most diverse audiences on the internet. Raptive combines its position as the world’s largest ad management platform with a comprehensive suite of monetization, audience and business solutions that enable creators to turn their passions and talents into thriving independent companies and enduring brands.  We stand for the future of a diverse, open internet powered by the creativity and entrepreneurship of the independent creators and publishers it serves. To date, Raptive has paid over $2.5 billion to thousands of independent creators. Join us in creating a more equitable and inclusive future for media. Raptive was recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Places To Work for 2023-2024.  

The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000. The range provided is Raptive’s reasonable estimate of the annualized base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities. This role is eligible for additional incentive compensation that isn’t included in the posted range.

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Raptive is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Raptive is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to a member of our recruiting team.