Payroll Specialist

Virtu is a financial trading technology firm and a global leader in electronic market making. We actively make markets across a broad range of asset classes providing liquidity on over two hundred thirty-five market centers around the world.

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team in one of our offices (Palm Beach Gardens FL New York NY or Short Hills NJ). This position is critical in providing backup and support to our current team. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator proactive and a quick learner. The role will require coordination of many projects simultaneously so stellar organization skills will be key.

THE ROLE

• Process US multi-state semi-monthly equity and off-cycle payrolls for approximately 670 employees
• Help with international payrolls as needed
• Assist with employee questions on payroll and taxes
• Keep up to speed with multi-state reporting and withholding requirements
• Research and address payroll tax related issues
• Assist with various payroll-related audits and surveys
• Work on other HR/payroll related matters as needed

THE CANDIDATE

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of multi-state withholdings requirements and ability to reconcile W-2 forms
• Experience with payroll processing for equity
• Workday payroll experience preferred
• Highly organized detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle various projects simultaneously as well as adapt to changes in project direction and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent the firm in a professional manner

 Salary Range: $90000 - $125000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses benefits or other categories of compensation)

Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.

What We Do

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative transparent trading solutions to our clients. We combine our market structure expertise and execution technology to provide deep liquidity and competitive bids and offers in over 19000 securities at over 235 venues in 36 countries and unrivaled execution technology to our clients while creating more efficient and stable markets worldwide. We strongly believe that transparency enables market participants to make better more informed decisions while making markets more efficient. We strictly adhere to our core set of client values with each and every trade: Transparency Reliability & Virtue.