We’re exclusively partnered with a mission-driven nonprofit organization based in Midtown Manhattan to identify a Payroll Manager to join their team. This is a growth-focused opportunity—the current Payroll Manager is planning to retire within the year and will remain on board as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition. You will receive direct mentorship, onboarding support, and gradually take over full responsibilities.

Work Schedule:

• Monday–Friday | 35 hours/week

• Flexible start times (8 AM–4 PM, 9 AM–5 PM, or 10 AM–6 PM)

• During probation: 3 days onsite

• Post-probation: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote

Team Structure:

• Total Employees: 860

• Payroll Team: 3

• You’ll process 1/3 of the organization’s payroll across multiple pay groups

Key Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for ~285 employees (1/3 of total staff)

• Manage union and non-union payrolls across four pay groups (hourly, salary, exempt, non-exempt)

• Review timesheets and paychecks, update tax elections and deductions

• Enter and review payroll data in Ceridian/Dayforce

• Assist with payroll reports and reconcile spreadsheet updates

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 4+ years of payroll experience

• Prior use of Ceridian/Dayforce (strongly preferred)

• Experience with union payroll (preferred)

• Strong attention to detail and comfort with process-oriented work

• Ability to manage complex payroll structures

Career Growth:

• Role will evolve into lead ownership of payroll function

• Opportunity to step into a larger leadership position within 12 months

• Annual merit-based raises (2–4%)

• Excellent benefits

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Josh Canabal