Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist where precision meets opportunity. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end payroll operations for 500+ employees in a fast-paced corporate environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth in Newark's thriving business district. If you excel in compliance and employee satisfaction, this role is your next career milestone.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns (Form 941, 940, W-2)
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with employees
- Generate payroll reports for executive and HR teams
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Familiarity with FLSA, DOL, and NJ state labor laws
- Proven experience with payroll audits and compliance
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred