# Senior Stock Plan & Payroll Specialist

**Company:** [Current](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/current)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $125k – $150k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** payroll processing, equity administration, Excel, HRIS, payroll systems, carta, justworks, stock options, rsus, payroll tax compliance, multi-state payroll, general ledger reconciliation, wage garnishments, tax levies, equity compensation taxation
**Posted:** 2026-08-06

> Administers end-to-end payroll and private-company equity programs, including payroll reconciliation, tax compliance, equity transactions, vesting, and employee support. Requires a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of combined payroll and equity administration experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS and equity platforms.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### Payroll Administration (60%)
- Process accurate, timely bi-weekly/semi-monthly payrolls for 185+ employees using payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
- Review, validate, and approve timecards, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
- Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, and status changes in the payroll system.
- Reconcile payroll sub-ledgers to the general ledger and prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements.
- Ensure compliance with federal, New York state, and local tax withholding laws and labor regulations.
- Administer wage garnishments and tax levies.
- Support annual financial and internal audits.

### Stock Plan Administration (40%)
- Administer private-company equity compensation plans, including stock options and RSUs, using equity management software.
- Process option exercises, cancellations, and restricted stock vesting.
- Track vesting schedules and grant criteria while maintaining data integrity.
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and HR to support regulatory compliance and financial audit reporting.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert for employee stock plan questions, account navigation, and exercise processes.

## Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of progressive, hands-on experience handling payroll processing and equity administration.
- Private-company equity experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong working knowledge of modern HRIS, payroll, and equity management platforms.
- Familiarity with equity compensation taxation, global mobility where applicable, and multi-state payroll regulations.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial and HR data.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Justworks and Carta.

## Compensation and Benefits

- Base salary range: **$125,000–$150,000**.
- Equity in the form of stock options.
- 401(k) plan.
- Discretionary performance bonus program.
- Biannual performance reviews.
- Medical, dental, and vision premiums covered at 100% for employees and dependents.
- Flexible time off and paid holidays.
- Generous parental leave policy.
- Commuter benefits.
- Fitness benefits.
- Healthcare and dependent care FSA benefits.
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
- Healthcare advocacy program.
- Access to mental health apps.
- Team-building activities.
- Modern NYC office with stocked kitchen and catered lunches.

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