Payroll Specialist

Description

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Oradell, New Jersey. This is a Contract to permanent position within the goods industry, offering an opportunity to contribute to payroll operations for a large and dynamic workforce. The role involves ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing while adhering to compliance standards and maintaining high attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

- Process payroll for employees across the United States and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

- Oversee pre-tax and post-tax deductions, including retirement contributions such as 401(k).

- Utilize ADP Workforce Now for payroll operations and Workday for HR data integration.

- Generate and export payroll and financial reports to support accounting and finance teams.

- Maintain compliance with payroll regulations and ensure all processes meet company standards.

- Use Excel to reconcile payroll data, create reports, and perform detailed analysis.

- Manage biweekly payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees.

- Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

- Ensure accuracy and efficiency in payroll operations during both regular and high-volume periods.

Requirements - Proven experience in payroll processing, including multi-state or multi-country payroll.

- Familiarity with payroll deductions and benefits administration processes.

- Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now for payroll management; experience with Workday is a plus.

- Intermediate-level skills in Excel for data reconciliation and reporting.

- Ability to handle payroll for large employee populations, ideally over 500 employees.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting strict deadlines.

- Knowledge of payroll compliance regulations and best practices.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills to effectively manage payroll operations.

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