Job Description
Immediate opening for a Payroll Specialist in Newark, NJ! Join our dynamic finance team and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for 500+ employees. This urgent hire offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
We seek a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations and company policies. If you're passionate about payroll excellence and thrive in fast-paced settings, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wages, deductions, and bonuses per policy
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS, and NJ state payroll regulations
- Manage time and attendance data integration and corrections
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/annual filings
- Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies within SLAs
- Collaborate with HR and finance on payroll system upgrades
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent proficiency
- Expert knowledge of FLSA, IRS Form 941, and NJ payroll laws
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven problem-solving skills with payroll discrepancies
- Ability to maintain confidential employee data