US Payroll Administrator

Company Description

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact. 
We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. 

We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in office) and based out of our New Hyde Park, NY office.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for payroll processing operations, maintaining employee data accuracy, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations in a fast-paced environment supporting over 4,500 colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Process new hires, terminations, and employee data changes in a timely and accurate manner
• Collaborate with the HRSSO Team to maintain and update employee data
• Issue tax forms and related documents to employees and relevant authorities
• Initiate and process direct deposit changes
• Create and maintain Excel reports for payroll analysis and reconciliation
• Maintain and upload General Ledger files
• Develop and update Payroll training documents
• Support bi-weekly payroll processing for a large workforce

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with ADP systems (ADP Enterprise or WFN Platforms) 
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience handling high-volume payroll operations
• Excellent time management skills to meet bi-weekly payroll deadlines
• Experience with payroll tax regulations and compliance
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Experience working with large employee databases (4,500+ employees)

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $33-$38/hr based on experience.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners. 

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll up their sleeves, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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This posting will automatically expire by 11/6/2026