We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Newark, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full-cycle payroll operations and multi-state payroll management, as well as experience with ADP Workforce Now. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about maintaining precise payroll systems, this is a great opportunity for you. Responsibilities: • Review, verify, and post time and attendance data, ensuring accurate calculations for vacation and sick leave accruals. • Maintain submission control logs for time and attendance records, following up with departments to meet deadlines. • Generate and analyze payroll edit reports, resolving discrepancies in collaboration with timekeepers. • Calculate and document adjustments, including retroactive merit increases, bonuses, pension adjustments, and termination payouts. • Respond to inquiries from external agencies such as insurance providers, mortgage companies, and court officers. • Process timesheet corrections and update payroll systems to maintain data accuracy. • Issue manual checks or direct deposits for payroll adjustments and prepare positive pay files for bank processing. • Ensure compliance with organizational payroll policies and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines effectively. • Participate in testing and implementation of system upgrades, providing feedback on database consistency. • Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and organizational payroll regulations and policies.

• Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll operations. • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or a similar payroll management system. • Strong knowledge of payroll for organizations with over 500 employees. • Familiarity with calculating payroll adjustments, including bonuses, retroactive pay, and termination payouts. • Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities. • Ability to analyze and resolve payroll discrepancies effectively. • Strong understanding of federal and state payroll regulations. • Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and respond to external inquiries.

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Newark, NJ
onsite
Temporary
20.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Newark, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full-cycle payroll operations and multi-state payroll management, as well as experience with ADP Workforce Now. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about maintaining precise payroll systems, this is a great opportunity for you. Responsibilities: • Review, verify, and post time and attendance data, ensuring accurate calculations for vacation and sick leave accruals. • Maintain submission control logs for time and attendance records, following up with departments to meet deadlines. • Generate and analyze payroll edit reports, resolving discrepancies in collaboration with timekeepers. • Calculate and document adjustments, including retroactive merit increases, bonuses, pension adjustments, and termination payouts. • Respond to inquiries from external agencies such as insurance providers, mortgage companies, and court officers. • Process timesheet corrections and update payroll systems to maintain data accuracy. • Issue manual checks or direct deposits for payroll adjustments and prepare positive pay files for bank processing. • Ensure compliance with organizational payroll policies and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines effectively. • Participate in testing and implementation of system upgrades, providing feedback on database consistency. • Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and organizational payroll regulations and policies.
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