Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Payroll Specialist in Newark, NJ! We're offering a competitive salary plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus for top talent. This critical role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for 500+ employees across multiple states. You'll be the backbone of our payroll operations, leveraging cutting-edge HRIS systems while maintaining strict compliance with federal and state regulations. If you're a detail-oriented payroll professional ready to make an impact, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 500+ employees bi-weekly using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and voluntary deductions with 100% accuracy
- Ensure compliance with federal/state tax laws, FLSA, and DOL regulations
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare year-end W-2/1099 forms
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Collaborate with HR on benefits administration and new hire onboarding
- Conduct quarterly payroll audits and implement process improvements
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent proficiency
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, DOL, and multi-state tax regulations
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and HRIS expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPP certification strongly preferred
- Proven track record of zero-error payroll cycles