Company Overview
Javits Center in Manhattan is the world’s most dynamic stage, setting the benchmark for what modern meetings and conventions can be. Every day across this campus, NYC’s enterprising spirit meets visionary design to turn collaborations into unprecedented business success stories.
Summary:
Under the direction of Payroll and Finance leadership, the Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a large and dynamic workforce. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining payroll records, supporting audits, and responding to employee inquiries.
The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, event-driven environment. Experience working in unionized environments and interpreting collective bargaining agreements is highly preferred.
The salary range for this position is $28.72 - $38.97 per hour. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience.
Essential Functions
- Process payroll for employees in an accurate and timely manner with an employee base of 17K employing approximately 3-4 thousand employees annually with a peak of 2K in a month.
- Review and verify employee timecards, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
- Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Manage payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, pay rate updates, and benefit deductions.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare payroll reports for accounting, finance, and leadership teams.
- Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and benefits integration.
- Assist with year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation and audits.
- Support payroll audits and compliance reviews.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
- Provide flexibility to support payroll operations during peak event periods, which may require non-standard work hours with advance notice.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
- 3–5+ years of payroll processing experience.
- Experience working in a unionized environment strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with payroll systems such as UKG Pro, ADP, Paychex, Workday, or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain high customer service standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Reasonable Accommodation:
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding/lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, height, weight, military status, veteran status, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and for religious observances and practices, consistent with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources.
