We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team based out of Monmouth County, New Jersey. In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple states. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll systems, tax compliance, and the ability to deliver exceptional service to employees and third-party stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Process payroll for employees across 40+ states, ensuring accuracy in salaries, hourly wages, bonuses, commissions, and special payments.• Verify and review timekeeping records, collaborating with managers to resolve discrepancies.• Handle statutory and voluntary deductions, including taxes, retirement contributions, health benefits, and garnishments.• Manage payroll-related tasks for employee onboarding, terminations, and leaves of absence to ensure accurate compensation.• Prepare and submit payroll journal entries while processing manual checks or off-cycle payments as needed.• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, and ensure accurate reporting for tax filings such as W-2s and quarterly reports.• Support internal and external audits, including financial and 401(k) audits, by providing necessary payroll documentation and reports.• Maintain confidential and accurate payroll records, including employee data, salary changes, and benefits adjustments.• Respond to employee inquiries about paychecks, deductions, and tax withholdings with professionalism and clarity.• Utilize payroll software to streamline processes and recommend system improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll administration, preferably handling multi-state payroll.• Proficiency in payroll software.• Strong understanding of payroll processing for organizations with 100-500 employees.• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payroll data.• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and third-party stakeholders regarding payroll inquiries.• Experience with payroll-related audits and compliance testing.• Capacity to identify and recommend process improvements for payroll systems and workflows.

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Neptune, NJ
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
30.00 - 38.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team based out of Monmouth County, New Jersey. In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple states. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll systems, tax compliance, and the ability to deliver exceptional service to employees and third-party stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Process payroll for employees across 40+ states, ensuring accuracy in salaries, hourly wages, bonuses, commissions, and special payments.• Verify and review timekeeping records, collaborating with managers to resolve discrepancies.• Handle statutory and voluntary deductions, including taxes, retirement contributions, health benefits, and garnishments.• Manage payroll-related tasks for employee onboarding, terminations, and leaves of absence to ensure accurate compensation.• Prepare and submit payroll journal entries while processing manual checks or off-cycle payments as needed.• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, and ensure accurate reporting for tax filings such as W-2s and quarterly reports.• Support internal and external audits, including financial and 401(k) audits, by providing necessary payroll documentation and reports.• Maintain confidential and accurate payroll records, including employee data, salary changes, and benefits adjustments.• Respond to employee inquiries about paychecks, deductions, and tax withholdings with professionalism and clarity.• Utilize payroll software to streamline processes and recommend system improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
2025-11-17T22:04:23Z