Payroll Specialist

Overview

Payroll Specialist —

Location:

Red Bank, NJ (Onsite, with 1 day working from home). Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume, multi-state payroll environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong system expertise and the ability to manage complex payroll processes while partnering closely with HR and Finance.

• Process a weekly payroll cycle for approximately 1,500 hourly and salaried employees
• Utilize ADP and UKG payroll systems to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and recordkeeping of multi-state payroll
• Create and deliver ad-hoc wage and management reports
  , including workers  compensation reporting
• Administer and validate payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and other employee contributions
• Assist with year-end payroll activities
  , including W-2 preparation and distribution
• Research and resolve escalated payroll issues and discrepancies in a timely manner
• Analyze payroll data and investigate variances prior to payroll processing to ensure accuracy
• Support HR and Finance with reporting, analysis, and special payroll-related projects
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• 3-5 years of payroll experience
  , preferably in a large, multi-state payroll environment
• Extensive knowledge of payroll operations, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes
• Hands-on experience with ADP and UKG payroll systems (required)
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and accuracy
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Experience supporting payroll for a high-volume employee population
• Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills

Note:

Salary range and benefits information are described in the posting where required by local law. Submissions to this position may be used for talent pooling and AI-assisted screening as described in the posting. This description retains the EEO statements where applicable.