Payroll Processor

WHO WE ARELindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 23 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.
JOB SUMMARYAs a member of the Accounting Department, the Payroll Processor is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all company payrolls. This role focuses on entering, reviewing, and maintaining payroll data in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. The Payroll Processor works closely with Human Resources and the Payroll Administrator to ensure all employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls for all entities, including validating data inputs, performing pre- and post-payroll audits, and submitting payrolls through Rippling (or equivalent system).
• Enter and verify employee timekeeping, compensation, and deduction data received from HR and Operations.
• Review payroll input reports for accuracy before submission.
• Assist with adjustments for new hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll changes.
• Maintain organized and accurate payroll records in compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Prepare standard payroll reports and support payroll-related reconciliations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure employee data and benefit deductions are up to date in the payroll system.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and other compliance-related reporting as directed.
• Support process documentation and assist in identifying opportunities for efficiency and accuracy improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Rippling, ADP, or similar required.
• Basic understanding of payroll laws, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with numerical data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively across teams.
• Must be available to work onsite at least 3 days per week in our New York City-area office.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENTThis job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned.