Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Senior Payroll Specialist in Newark, NJ! We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage our 500+ employee payroll operations with precision and compliance excellence. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to impact a dynamic organization's financial backbone.
Our ideal candidate brings 3+ years of payroll processing experience and thrives in fast-paced environments. You'll work with cutting-edge payroll systems while ensuring regulatory compliance across multi-state operations. If you're passionate about payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction, this is your next career move!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees with 100% accuracy
- Manage garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings in compliance with federal/state regulations
- Administer 401(k) enrollments and reconcile retirement contributions monthly
- Prepare and submit quarterly tax filings and year-end W-2s
- Collaborate with HR to resolve payroll discrepancies and implement process improvements
- Conduct internal payroll audits and maintain comprehensive documentation
- Train payroll assistants on system updates and compliance requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll software
- Deep knowledge of federal/state payroll regulations (FLSA, FICA, NJ state laws)
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table expertise
- PHR or CPP certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in sensitive financial matters