Manager, Payroll and Benefits (Americas & EMEA)

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Manager, Payroll and Benefits (Americas & EMEA) to join our Human Resources team.

The Manager, Payroll and Benefits will provide high quality support to the Global Head of Payroll and Benefits on a continual basis with the goal of maintaining the integrity of the Human Resources team and the business.

Responsibilities

• Processing regional payrolls and reconciling all regional taxes
• Payroll auditing and approving for all payroll in the Americas and EMEA (including US, Canada, UK, Israel, The Netherlands, France, and Germany)
• Overseeing tax filing and audit processes for all regional countries
• Vetting, reviewing, and presenting benefits opportunities within the regions
• Supporting the US payroll and benefits systems migrations and integrations with new platforms
• Supervising work of and providing coaching to the Payroll and Benefits Associates in Americas and EMEA
• Carrying out initiatives and projects set by stakeholders and the Global Head of Payroll and Benefits
• Providing analysis and proposals for regional payroll and benefits decisions using solid research methods and an understanding of Tower Research Capital
• Be a key contributor in continuing automation efforts and best practices in payroll and benefits operations
• Conducting payroll and benefits orientations, seminars, and one-on-one meetings
• Assisting Payroll Associates and employees with payroll and benefits related questions/issues

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Human Resources
• At least 7 years of HR experience in payroll and benefits
• The ability to execute processes and tasks with little supervision
• The ability to make prudent decisions based on company’s goals and objectives
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and respond effectively to such situations
• Strong communication skills
• Strong PC skills (MS Office) and knowledge of any well-known payroll and benefits systems
• The ability to learn and understand new software and applications quickly

Anticipated annual base salary range $120,000 - $140,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus

Benefits

Tower’s dual offices and garden roofdecks are located in TriBeCa and SoHo, neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with company matching
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year plus 11 paid holidays
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.