Job Description
Immediate opportunity for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist in Newark, NJ! Join our dynamic finance team and play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely compensation for our employees. This urgent opening offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth in a fast-paced environment.
We're seeking a professional with proven payroll expertise to manage end-to-end processing, compliance, and reporting. If you thrive in numbers and value precision, we encourage you to apply today and become part of our winning team!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal/state tax regulations and labor laws (FLSA, FICA, etc.)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and 401(k) contributions with 100% accuracy
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly/year-end reports for auditors
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries within SLAs
- Coordinate with HR on benefits enrollment, terminations, and new hire onboarding
- Implement process improvements using Excel and HRIS systems
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent HCM system proficiency
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, DOL, and state-specific payroll regulations
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros) for reporting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- Proven track record of zero-error payroll cycles in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder collaboration