Payroll Coordinator

PAYROLL COORDINATOR

Location: Stamford, CT (On‑Site)

Compensation: $80-90k + discretionary bonus

CFS is partnering with a growing privately held organization to recruit an experienced Payroll Coordinator for their Stamford, CT home office. This role reports directly to the Payroll Supervisor and supports all U.S. and Canadian payroll activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in multi‑state payroll processing, excellent attention to detail, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Why This Company

• Consistent year‑over‑year growth, offering stability and long‑term opportunity.
• Strong commitment to internal mobility, regularly promoting from within.
• Encourages professional development, allowing employees to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture, creating an environment where employees can thrive.
• Opportunity to step into a growing organization that values contributions and recognizes high performers.
• Strong competitive benefit and salary.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for 2,500+ employees across the U.S. and Canada in partnership with the Payroll Supervisor.
• Ensure accuracy of wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions prior to final processing.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and transaction records.
• Follow all established payroll policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding payroll policies and processes.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies professionally and promptly.
• Manage weekly timesheet tracking, submissions, and PTO reporting.
• Support the organization’s transition to the Workday platform, serving as a change agent for the payroll department.

Job Qualifications

• 4–5 years of multi‑state payroll processing experience required.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience with Workday HRIS/payroll is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with other payroll systems (e.g., ADP) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Payroll and Accounting teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot payroll issues and discrepancies.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.