Payroll Administrator

@ MSCI Inc.

Overview

MSCI Inc. is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support the Americas Payroll Team within the Finance Department. The role is focused on a seamless semi-monthly payroll process across multiple jurisdictions including the US, Mexico, Brazil, and Canada, as well as handling general ledger entries during the monthly closing.

Your Responsibilities

• Process US payroll for over 1,000 employees in multiple states using Workday Payroll.
• Handle payroll data revisions including new hires, terminations, bonuses and more.
• Audit, analyze, and reconcile payroll ensuring full compliance with tax laws and company policy.
• Manage payroll tax correspondences, manual checks and reversals.
• Support payroll projects and Workday Payroll implementation.

Your Skills and Experience

Candidates should have 2+ years' experience in a payroll or payroll accounting role, advanced Excel skills, familiarity with Workday HRMS, strong organizational abilities, and a detailed approach. A bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting is preferred along with fluency in English, and Spanish is a plus.

What MSCI Offers

Competitive salary range ($75,000 - $90,000) plus bonus eligibility, flexible work arrangements, advanced technology, global career growth, and a diverse, inclusive culture through various employee resource groups.

Key Skills/Competency

• Payroll Processing
• Workday Payroll
• Payroll Compliance
• General Ledger
• Tax Compliance
• Excel Proficiency
• Data Analysis
• Reconciliation
• Accounting Principles
• Multi-jurisdictional Payroll