Job Description
Join Our Team as a Payroll Specialist
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our growing finance team in Jersey City, NJ. If you are passionate about accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction, we want to hear from you. This is an immediate start opportunity for the right candidate.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: $60k - $75k annual salary.
- Modern Environment: Work in a collaborative, tech-forward financial hub.
- Immediate Start: Begin making an impact starting tomorrow.
The Role
As the Payroll Specialist, you will be the backbone of our compensation operations, ensuring that every employee is paid accurately and on time. You will manage complex payroll cycles, handle tax filings, and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Process and distribute payroll for over 500+ employees on a bi-weekly basis using ADP Workforce Now.
- Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, FICA, etc.).
- Manage and process garnishments, levies, and other deductions accurately.
- Prepare and review payroll reports for management, including variance analysis.
- Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure data integrity and identify discrepancies.
- Handle employee inquiries regarding pay stubs, tax forms (W-2/W-4), and time-off accruals.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to update employee compensation data.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Proficiency with payroll software, specifically ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to non-financial staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.