Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Jersey City as a Payroll Specialist and start your career journey tomorrow! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 500+ employees. This is an immediate opportunity to make a direct impact in a fast-paced financial environment. You'll work with cutting-edge HRIS systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll for multi-state employees including garnishments, deductions, and bonuses
- Conduct thorough payroll audits and reconcile discrepancies with HR and accounting departments
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS regulations, and NJ state payroll requirements
- Manage employee time and attendance data in Workday system
- Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve issues within 24 hours
- Prepare year-end payroll reports and W-2 distributions
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and payroll-related documentation
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP Workday or similar HRIS platforms
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, IRS, and NJ payroll regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPP certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail