Human Capital Group - Associate - Payroll

What is the Position? Evercore is seeking a Associate to join its Human Capital Group (HCG), reporting to the Senior Associate of U.S. Payroll, supporting the U.S. Global Payroll Team. This role requires a meticulous, collaborative professional who thrives in a high-accountability, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a proactive and detail-oriented mindset, and a forward-thinking approach to process improvement, including leveraging technology and AI to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities: The individual will be responsible for payroll administration utilizing ADP Workforce Now and TMF Group for domestic and international payrolls. The global HCG team comprises approximately 75 professionals supporting a leading independent investment banking advisory firm of ~2,700.

• Support the Head of U.S. Payroll in end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S. (multi-state), Canada, Israel, and Asia
• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls (e.g., bonuses, RSUs, dividends, partner distributions), ensuring accuracy in taxation, reporting, and deductions
• Manage payroll data and systems, including Workday-to-ADP integrations, reporting, and database maintenance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries while partnering cross-functionally with HCG and Finance, handling confidential information with discretion
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations (FLSA, SOX) and support tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting (e.g., EEO, workers’ compensation)
• Assist with payroll funding, wire reports, invoice processing, and documentation (including SOP development and maintenance)
• Prepare payroll reporting and analysis for leadership, Finance, Tax, and other stakeholders
• Leverage ADP, Workday, Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tools to enhance payroll processing, reporting, and efficiency
• Participate in payroll-related and ad hoc projects, including benefits enrollment and expatriate payroll

Minimum Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience
• Proficient in ADP and Workday; experience with US and international payrolls (TMF Group a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills with comfort adopting new technologies, including AI tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to manage competing priorities
• Detail-oriented, proactive team player with global experience
• Sound judgment with ability to escalate issues appropriately
• Strategic, independent thinker
• High discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience

Expected Base Salary Range: $90,000- $100,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity. Evercore also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan  
• Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance
• Well-being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well-being events, and targeted on-site health services
• Family-building and family-support benefits
• Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave
• Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts
• Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities