Campus
Campus
201 – 500 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorB2CEducation
Campus is an online higher-education institution focused on making associate degrees more accessible and career-oriented. It offers accelerated two-year programs in Business and Information Technology through live, interactive classes led by professors who also teach at top-ranked colleges. Students receive ongoing guidance from personal success coaches, technology support including laptops and Wi-Fi, and assistance pursuing transfer pathways to four-year universities. Campus combines academic instruction with practical support designed to help students manage affordability, build momentum toward career goals, and stay supported throughout their studies.

Senior Payroll Specialist | Campus | New York City Hybrid

Own multi-state payroll, employee benefits, and Rippling operations for Campus, supporting the growth, compliance, and financial processes of an accredited online college.

Description

  • Own accurate, timely, and compliant end-to-end payroll for all employees, including faculty
  • Oversee multi-state payroll activities, audits, reporting, and reconciliations
  • Protect payroll data integrity by finding and resolving discrepancies proactively
  • Work with Finance on payroll reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Act as the organization’s primary payroll owner
  • Improve payroll workflows to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy
  • Deliver system and workflow enhancements in Rippling
  • Anticipate and resolve payroll issues as the company grows
  • Improve payroll reporting and data visibility
  • Administer health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits programs
  • Coordinate renewals and ongoing administration with brokers and vendors
  • Ensure accurate benefits enrollment, changes, and employee support
  • Help maintain compliance with ACA, COBRA, and related obligations
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and required reporting
  • Own Rippling payroll and HRIS administration, along with partner systems such as Fidelity for 401(k)
  • Assist with equity administration alongside Carta when needed
  • Report to the CFO and collaborate closely with the People team

Requirements

  • At least six years of hands-on payroll experience with direct ownership of end-to-end processing
  • Strong payroll systems experience; Rippling expertise is strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement payroll process improvements
  • Experience administering benefits and working with brokers and vendors
  • Knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance; New York experience is strongly preferred
  • Exceptional attention to detail and disciplined operational practices
  • Ability to work independently and take full ownership in a fast-paced setting
  • Experience supporting payroll during company growth or system changes, such as headcount expansion, PEO transitions, or migrations, is a plus
  • Experience working closely with Finance teams is a plus
  • Must already be authorized to work in the United States without requiring new H-1B sponsorship

Benefits

  • Equity grant
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Fertility support through Carrot
  • Flexible time away and paid holidays
  • In-office lunches at the New York office
  • Hybrid schedule with remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office work Tuesday through Thursday
  • Social programming including happy hours, birthday celebrations, and holiday parties
  • A chance to make a meaningful impact as an integral contributor to the company’s vision

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