We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a team in Newark, New Jersey in a fully onsite contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll administration experience, a sharp eye for accuracy, and confidence working directly with employees on timekeeping and pay-related matters. The role supports both payroll and HR operations, requiring discretion, organization, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and support biweekly payroll activities using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring timely and accurate pay processing.<br>• Investigate payroll and timekeeping variances, identify root causes, and coordinate corrections as needed.<br>• Update employee records in the HRIS for status changes, compensation adjustments, and other personnel actions.<br>• Respond to employee questions related to self-service access, payroll details, and time entry issues.<br>• Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll and HR reports using system data and Excel-based tracking tools.<br>• Maintain organized, confidential personnel documentation in compliance with internal standards and recordkeeping requirements.<br>• Assist with pre-employment tasks such as reference checks, background screening coordination, and onboarding support.<br>• Process employment verifications, HR-related invoices, garnishment records, unemployment items, and workers’ compensation documentation.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR and payroll function while handling sensitive information with professionalism.
<p>Cutting Edge New York City based organization is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for domestic and international employees.</p><p>• Coordinate the ongoing administration of employee benefit programs, retirement plans, etc.</p><p>• Lead payroll close activities by reconciling payroll results, reviewing journal entries, analyzing variances, and preparing payroll data for a smooth transfer into the general ledger and month-end reporting.</p><p>• Serve as a contact for payroll operations by resolving employee and vendor issues, and ensuring timely remittance to employees, etc.</p>