Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Join DriveWealth, a leading fintech company, as a Senior Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of domestic and international payrolls, managing the migration to ADP, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory standards, and maintaining precision in benefits accounting and GL reconciliations. You will bridge the gap between payroll, accounting, and technology to build a scalable, audit-ready foundation for the company's growth. This position is based in Chicago and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness packages, unlimited vacation time, and professional development support.

• Assurer l'exécution précise de la paie pour tous les employés aux États-Unis et en Lituanie, tout en gérant la transition vers ADP.
• Maintenir la conformité réglementaire en matière de paie, en veillant à respecter les lois fédérales, étatiques et locales.
• Mettre en œuvre des procédures pour améliorer l'efficacité et l'automatisation de la paie, en surveillant les coûts liés à la paie.
• A track record of disciplined execution in environments where accuracy and risk management are paramount
• ADP Proficiency: Experience implementing or managing ADP in a multi-state environment
• Impeccable high integrity, sound judgment, and a deep respect for risk, control, and operational excellence
• The ability to prioritize ruthlessly, focussing on what’s critical versus important to drive work to completion
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
• You’re committed to continuous improvement and implicitly believe that we > I
• A client-oriented mindset with an understanding of how your work impacts partners
• Understanding of accounting principles as they relate to payroll, including accruals and benefit funding reconciliations
• 6–8+ years of progressive payroll experience within Financial Services or a regulated Fintech environment
• Strong knowledge of NY payroll regulations and experience scaling to multi state and global locations
• Strength in cross-functional partnership with the judgment to coordinate across multiple teams
• Professional Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is highly preferred
• A track record of ownership and disciplined execution in high-stakes environments
• A bias toward transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in everything you do