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Human Resources (HR) Manager

New York, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a fast-paced restaurant and corporate office environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR specialist who can balance employee support, compliance, and day-to-day operations across a multi-location organization. The position calls for someone with strong hospitality experience who is comfortable managing competing priorities and contributing during high-demand periods. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily human resources operations for multiple restaurant locations and the corporate office, ensuring consistent support across the organization. • Address employee relations matters with care, sound judgment, and a solutions-focused approach. • Manage onboarding activities and employment documentation, helping create a smooth and compliant onboarding experience. • Review payroll-related records and pay information for accuracy using HR and payroll systems. • Administer benefits processes and assist employees with benefit-related questions through designated platforms. • Respond to general HR inquiries from staff and managers in a timely and knowledgeable manner. • Contribute to employee engagement efforts and support initiatives that strengthen workplace culture. • Partner with leadership on a range of HR projects while adapting quickly to seasonal demands and busy operational periods.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Howell, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead accurate, timely payroll and workforce payment operations for a high-volume, multi-state environment in Howell, New Jersey. This role oversees end-to-end pay processing for W-2 and 1099 populations, strengthens controls around time and pay data, and ensures payment issues are resolved with urgency and precision. The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to partner across teams to support compliance, service quality, and a dependable employee experience. Benefits: M,D,V,PTO,401K Responsibilities: • Manage the full payroll schedule for weekly employee wages and contractor payments, ensuring each cycle progresses through review, approval, funding, release, and reconciliation milestones on time. • Review payroll inputs such as hours worked, pay rates, shift premiums, overtime, deductions, tax treatment, reimbursements, and manual corrections, and prevent incomplete or unsupported entries from moving forward. • Oversee both standard and expedited payment activity, including qualification checks, duplicate payment prevention, exception handling, reprocessing, and urgent off-cycle disbursements. • Maintain payroll continuity plans by documenting critical procedures, preparing backup coverage, and ensuring support is available during weekends, holidays, and other key processing periods. • Lead daily management of timekeeping and payroll exception queues, including missing punches, disputed or incomplete timecards, approval delays, pay inquiries, rate discrepancies, and unapproved work activity. • Establish service standards, assign workload across the team, monitor aging items, conduct quality checks, and escalate unresolved issues based on operational risk and impact. • Work closely with clinicians, client facilities, Operations, Customer Support, and Human Resources to resolve payroll concerns quickly while preserving clear documentation and audit readiness. • Partner with Billing and Accounts Receivable to address exceptions tied to hours, rates, approvals, disputes, adjustments, and supporting records that affect downstream invoicing and collections. • Provide backup support for routine credit and collections tasks during approved absences, including payment follow-up, account updates, queue prioritization, and escalation of issues to authorized Finance leaders when needed.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Human Resource Manager

Bethlehem, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Temporary HR Manager to lead and support key human resources functions during an interim assignment. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can manage daily HR operations, support employees and leadership, and help maintain compliance, consistency, and efficiency across HR processes. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day human resources operations during the temporary assignment.</li><li>Support employee relations, policy administration, and performance management.</li><li>Partner with leadership on HR priorities, workforce planning, and organizational needs.</li><li>Manage employee onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS updates.</li><li>Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring coordination as needed.</li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, reporting, and documentation.</li><li>Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR procedures and workplace issues.</li><li>Support process improvements and help drive efficient HR workflows.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager

Jackson, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead people operations for a multi-site organization in Jackson, New Jersey. This role oversees employee relations, onboarding compliance, labor matters, and policy execution across locations in multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, knowledge of employment law, and the ability to support leaders in maintaining a compliant, productive, and engaged workforce. Responsibilities:• Guide HR strategy and day-to-day people practices to support organizational goals across multiple locations.• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and healthcare workforce regulations, ensuring employment practices meet all applicable requirements.• Manage onboarding processes by confirming required employee documentation is collected accurately and in accordance with state-specific standards.• Lead employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and performance-related guidance for managers.• Direct termination processes and provide recommendations to leadership to ensure consistent, compliant decision-making and documentation.• Serve as the primary HR partner for union-related issues, including contract interpretation, grievance handling, labor meetings, and support during collective bargaining activities.• Advise executive, regional, and site leadership on HR policies, workforce planning, retention efforts, and succession initiatives.• Review workforce trends and staffing data to identify opportunities that improve retention, productivity, and overall employee engagement.• Support compensation, benefits, and training programs by partnering with leadership on pay practices, vendor coordination, and compliance education.• Travel to facilities as needed to provide on-site HR support, reinforce best practices, and address operational workforce needs.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

HR Recruiter

Allentown, PA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is looking for an experienced Recruiter to support full-cycle hiring and onboarding efforts for a fast-paced organization. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can confidently manage candidate outreach, interviews, and pre-employment steps while helping maintain a positive hiring experience. The person in this role will focus heavily on recruiting direct care staff and partnering with internal teams to keep hiring activity organized, timely, and compliant. Responsibilities:• Lead full-cycle recruiting activities for high-volume direct care positions, from sourcing candidates through offer coordination.• Conduct candidate interviews, evaluate qualifications, and recommend applicants who align with staffing needs and organizational expectations.• Perform reference checks, background-related hiring steps, and other pre-employment activities to support informed hiring decisions.• Coordinate onboarding tasks and guide new team members through required documentation and system-based employment processes, including activity within iSolved as needed.• Maintain accurate recruitment records, onboarding documentation, and status updates throughout the talent acquisition process.• Partner with HR and operational leaders to understand workforce demands, prioritize openings, and respond to turnover-driven staffing needs.• Help ensure staffing practices follow internal standards and support a smooth, positive candidate experience from application to start date.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager

New York, NY
onsite
Temporary / Contract
42 - 48 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to support a retail organization in New York, New York through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will take ownership of payroll operations for a mixed employee population, ensuring timely and accurate processing across retail and corporate teams. The position is well suited for a payroll specialist who can work independently, manage complex pay components, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the complete payroll process from initial data review through final submission for an employee population of roughly 300 team members. • Administer biweekly payroll for retail staff and salaried payroll for corporate employees while maintaining accuracy across different pay structures. • Review and process hourly earnings, commissions, variable compensation, and payroll adjustments with close attention to detail. • Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve exceptions, and confirm that all payments are calculated correctly before release. • Maintain compliance with applicable payroll regulations, company policies, and reporting requirements throughout each cycle. • Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, employee pay data, and related payroll records. • Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and support smooth payroll operations across retail and corporate functions.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Newark, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and compliant payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Newark, New Jersey. This role manages weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and union employees while partnering closely with HR and Finance to maintain strong controls, clean reporting, and dependable employee payments. The position also plays a key role in audits, accounting support, benefit deduction reviews, and ongoing process improvement across payroll workflows. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and bi-weekly pay groups, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule across multiple employee populations. • Monitor payroll activity for compliance with applicable wage and hour rules, tax withholding requirements, and company payroll policies in New York and New Jersey. • Examine payroll registers, employee deductions, garnishments, and final payments before release, resolving discrepancies ahead of processing deadlines. • Work closely with People & Organization teams to audit benefit elections, enrollment records, and payroll deductions so that employee data remains accurate across systems. • Establish and maintain effective payroll review practices for benefits, fringe programs, and compensation changes, including proper tax treatment and payroll setup. • Oversee payroll-related journal entries, labor distributions, and account reconciliations to support accurate financial statements and alignment with the general ledger. • Prepare and review union reporting, fringe benefit remittances, and retirement contribution funding, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with plan and contract requirements. • Interpret collective bargaining agreements to apply correct pay rates, benefit contributions, and union-specific deductions within payroll processing. • Lead payroll support for annual workers’ compensation and retirement plan audits, and perform quarterly reconciliation analysis related to payroll tax filings such as Form 941. • Drive payroll process improvements through workflow documentation, automation opportunities, cross-functional coordination, and finance support for forecasting, labor analysis, and compliance projects.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Newark, NJ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage and support biweekly payroll activities using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring timely and accurate pay processing. • Investigate payroll and timekeeping variances, identify root causes, and coordinate corrections as needed. • Update employee records in the HRIS for status changes, compensation adjustments, and other personnel actions. • Respond to employee questions related to self-service access, payroll details, and time entry issues. • Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll and HR reports using system data and Excel-based tracking tools. • Maintain organized, confidential personnel documentation in compliance with internal standards and recordkeeping requirements. • Assist with pre-employment tasks such as reference checks, background screening coordination, and onboarding support. • Process employment verifications, HR-related invoices, garnishment records, unemployment items, and workers’ compensation documentation. • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR and payroll function while handling sensitive information with professionalism.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

New York, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Cutting Edge New York City based organization is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team! Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for domestic and international employees.• Coordinate the ongoing administration of employee benefit programs, retirement plans, etc.• 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.• Serve as a contact for payroll operations by resolving employee and vendor issues, and ensuring timely remittance to employees, etc.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Paramus, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join a food and food processing organization in Paramus, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position will support day-to-day HR administration while helping coordinate a high-visibility implementation effort through strong organization, communication, and follow-through. The role is ideal for someone who can keep records accurate, manage competing priorities, and provide dependable support to employees, managers, and project stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Maintain organized electronic and hard-copy HR files, ensuring records are accurate, accessible, and handled in accordance with privacy standards. • Prepare clear reports, internal communications, presentations, and other written materials with careful attention to clarity and accuracy. • Arrange meetings by managing calendars, booking spaces, coordinating logistics, and helping sessions run smoothly from start to finish. • Capture discussion points, document next steps, and monitor deadlines, milestones, and deliverables to keep activities on schedule. • Share timely updates with stakeholders to support alignment across HR, employees, managers, and cross-functional teams. • Respond to employee questions on HR-related topics and provide reliable administrative support for routine requests. • Create and update process guides, standard operating procedures, and knowledge resources to strengthen consistency across HR activities. • Assist with onboarding tasks, screening coordination, and other HR initiatives that support a positive employee experience. • Support project-related administrative work, including documentation and coordination tied to implementation activities, while following company policies and compliance requirements.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

New York, NY
remote
Temporary / Contract
19 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Human Resources Assistant to support core HR operations. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in coordinating onboarding activities, maintaining accurate employee records, and assisting with day-to-day HR administration. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working across HR systems while helping create a smooth employee experience. Responsibilities: • Coordinate new employee intake activities, including document collection, pre-employment steps, and orientation scheduling to ensure a seamless onboarding process. • Maintain and update employee information within HR systems, ensuring records remain accurate, current, and compliant with internal standards. • Assist with background screening processes by initiating checks, tracking results, and following up on outstanding items. • Respond to routine employee questions related to HR policies, procedures, and general administrative matters in a timely and effective manner. • Provide administrative support for HR programs and day-to-day operations, including preparing forms, organizing documentation, and monitoring status updates. • Partner with internal teams to support employee relations activities by gathering information, maintaining confidentiality, and helping coordinate follow-up actions. • Contribute to HRIS-related tasks such as data entry, record validation, and support for onboarding workflows tied to system processes.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Specialist

New York, NY
onsite
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Contract Human Resources (HR) Specialist to support immigration, mobility, and employee authorization programs in New York, New York. This role will oversee case coordination, relocation activity, and compliance tracking while serving as a key resource for employees and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of employment-based immigration processes, careful records management, and the ability to improve program operations through clear communication and organized execution. Responsibilities: • Oversee employment-based immigration matters by working with outside counsel, tracking case activity, and helping employees maintain valid work authorization. • Guide employees and business partners through visa procedures, required documents, filing timelines, and potential compliance considerations. • Maintain accurate immigration records in HR systems, including visa classifications, case updates, expiration deadlines, and re-verification requirements. • Proactively track upcoming work authorization deadlines and coordinate extensions, amendments, and related filings with employees, internal teams, and legal partners. • Administer annual visa programs such as the H-1B cap process, including candidate review, approval coordination, employee communication, and submission support. • Coordinate J-1 intern program activities and ensure required documentation and evaluation milestones are completed on schedule. • Manage relocation support for new hires and internal transfers across the Americas, partnering with vendors and internal teams to deliver a consistent employee experience. • Prepare mobility cost estimates, address policy-related questions, and help resolve escalated relocation issues while coordinating with Payroll, Tax, Finance, Benefits, and Recruiting. • Analyze immigration and mobility program data, conduct audits for accuracy, and create process documentation and knowledge resources to strengthen operations. • Monitor vendor performance, stay current on regulatory changes, and recommend process improvements that simplify and scale immigration and relocation programs.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Recruiter

Bridgewater, NJ
remote
Temporary / Contract
60 - 65 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a high-performing Go-to-Market (GTM) Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across revenue-generating functions focused on sales. This individual will serve as a strategic talent partner to business leaders and play a critical role in scaling teams that directly impact company growth. The ideal candidate comes from an agency recruiting background, a SaaS company, or a FinTech organization and has a proven track record of hiring quota-carrying sales professionals and other GTM talent in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake through offer acceptance.</li><li>Partner with hiring managers, sales leaders, and executives to understand workforce planning needs and hiring priorities.</li><li>Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top GTM talent.</li><li>Recruit for positions including: Sales Executives and Directors </li><li>Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.</li><li>Evaluate candidates through competency-based interviewing and structured assessments.</li><li>Advise hiring managers on talent market conditions, compensation trends, and hiring best practices.</li><li>Track and analyze recruiting metrics, including pipeline health, source effectiveness, time-to-fill, and conversion rates.</li><li>Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.</li><li>Support employer branding initiatives and talent attraction strategies.</li></ul>
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Recruiter

Bridgewater, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Recruiter to support hiring initiatives for a pharmaceutical organization in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on managing end-to-end recruitment for scientific and manufacturing-related roles in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling a high volume of openings while partnering closely with hiring managers to move candidates efficiently from intake through offer. Responsibilities: • Lead the full recruitment process from initial intake meetings through offer delivery for a range of scientific, quality, and manufacturing positions. • Partner with hiring managers to clarify talent needs, align on search strategies, and maintain momentum throughout the hiring cycle. • Source and engage candidates with experience in roles such as QA, QC, production, warehouse, and other regulated industry functions. • Manage a substantial requisition load simultaneously while maintaining organization, responsiveness, and a strong candidate experience. • Coordinate interviews directly, communicate with candidates and stakeholders, and ensure timely progression through each stage of the process. • Use an applicant tracking system effectively to manage workflows, update candidate records, and maintain accurate recruitment data. • Collaborate with sourcing support resources while independently owning day-to-day recruiting activity across assigned openings. • Extend offers and guide candidates through final stages of the hiring process in alignment with company practices.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Summit, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations. This Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex payroll activity in a fast-paced environment. Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for employees, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.• Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with varying tax, wage, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll records, review payroll data, and support routine payroll administration.• Audit earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.• Maintain payroll documentation and records in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.• Support payroll-related updates, adjustments, and reconciliations as needed to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Howell, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to help manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a complex healthcare workforce in Howell, New Jersey. This role supports both employee and contractor pay processing, handles detailed payroll reviews, and delivers reporting that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll knowledge, a sharp eye for discrepancies, and the ability to work confidently with large data sets and cross-functional partners. Benefits: M,D,V,PTO,401K Responsibilities:• Manage payroll support activities for high-volume W-2 and 1099 employee populations within a healthcare environment.• Examine timekeeping records, earnings elements, deductions, and manual adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing.• Research pay-related issues such as missed hours, deposit problems, tax questions, and other discrepancies, then drive issues through resolution with employees and internal teams.• Analyze payroll registers, exception reporting, tax documentation, and funding summaries to identify errors and maintain data integrity.• Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reports, overtime trends, and workforce analyses for Payroll, Finance, Operations, and leadership stakeholders.• Complete reconciliations tied to payroll liabilities, accruals, and general ledger activity while supporting month-end financial close requirements.• Assist with payroll tax administration by reviewing notices, reconciling tax-related balances, and partnering with vendors to resolve outstanding items.• Coordinate vendor cases, monitor issue escalation paths, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvement efforts.• Participate in payroll system testing, conversions, implementation support, validation activities, and user acceptance efforts for technology enhancements.• Build broad knowledge across payroll operations and act as a key backup resource to the Payroll Manager to maintain continuity of service.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mt. Laurel, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We have partnered with a non-profit on their search for a Payroll Specialist with proven expertise processing payroll for 300+ individuals and the ability to resolve payroll tax inquires. As the Payroll Specialist, you will process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely, review timekeeping administration, prepare journal entries, maintain client records, reconcile payroll, process garnishments/deductions, prepare payroll adjustments, coordinate with HR department as needed, assist with benefits enrollment, and join in the audit process. This candidate must have knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws, and have the ability to prepare filings for federal and state quarterly and annual payroll reports. How you will make an impact· Enter and process payroll data· Adjust payroll errors· Assist with general accounting tasks· Handle incoming payroll call inquiries· Perform payroll audits· Complete payroll journal entries· Respond to payroll inquiries· Tax Reporting· Process year end tax documents· Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Newark, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll function in Newark, New Jersey. This is a Contract position that requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage payroll data accurately, validate reporting, and contribute during a critical year-end period. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and eTIME. Responsibilities: • Process payroll-related data with a high degree of accuracy to support timely and compliant pay cycles. • Review overtime records and validate reported hours before payroll is finalized. • Enter, update, and maintain payroll information in internal systems and associated tracking files. • Analyze payroll reports to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and support timely resolution. • Use advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP, to reconcile payroll data and prepare reporting. • Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, during the peak period from mid-November through January. • Work within ADP Workforce Now and eTIME to manage payroll records, timekeeping details, and related updates. • Collaborate with payroll and business partners to ensure employee pay information is complete and properly documented.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Newark, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
A well-established nonprofit organization in Newark is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll detail oriented with hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience who wants to make an impact at a mission-driven organization. The selected candidate will own the end-to-end payroll process and serve as a key resource for employees on pay-related questions. Key Responsibilities Process accurate and timely bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now Enter and maintain employee data including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments Review timecards and reconcile hours, overtime, PTO, and accruals before payroll submission Reconcile payroll registers and prepare payroll journal entries for the general ledger Allocate payroll costs across grants, programs, and funding sources in accordance with nonprofit requirements Process benefit deductions, 403(b) retirement contributions, and related remittances Ensure compliance with federal, state (NJ), and local payroll tax regulations Support quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2 preparation and review Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially Assist with annual audits by preparing payroll schedules and documentation Partner with HR and Finance on onboarding, benefits, and process improvements
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Hackensack, NJ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite role supports a high-volume payroll function for a large hourly workforce and is ideal for someone who is accurate, organized, and confident working with detailed payroll data. The position will play an important part in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while partnering closely with internal payroll leadership. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for approximately 500 hourly employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution. • Review timekeeping records, validate hours worked, and resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized. • Maintain payroll data in applicable systems and update employee records as needed to support accurate processing. • Use advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, to reconcile payroll information and prepare reporting. • Partner with payroll and administrative team members to address employee pay questions and investigate payroll-related issues. • Ensure payroll activities align with applicable New Jersey wage and hour requirements and internal controls. • Support payroll operations within current timekeeping and payroll platforms, including exposure to payroll systems when applicable.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Caldwell, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
A busy company in the Caldwell area is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing organization. This Payroll Specialist will get the chance to join a team that offers career growth, a flexible work schedule, and the ability to collaborate with an experienced team. The ideal Payroll Specialist will have strong technical payroll expertise with analytical skills to support compensation practices and have payroll processing experience utilizing Workday. Other responsibilities of this Payroll Specialist will include but not be limited to: Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process multi-state payroll on a weekly/bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefit contributions.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and tax filings.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and year-end processing.</li><li>Manage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Partner with Finance to ensure data accuracy and proper internal controls.</li><li>Administer salary structures, job classifications, and pay grades.</li><li>Conduct market research and benchmarking to support competitive compensation strategies.</li><li>Assist with annual merit cycles, bonus programs, and incentive plan administration.</li><li>Prepare compensation analysis reports for leadership.</li><li>Support job evaluations and internal equity assessments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws and pay transparency requirements.</li><li>Maintain compensation documentation and audit-ready records.</li></ul>This Payroll Specialist position is paying between $100,000 and $120,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Payroll Specialist role, apply today
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Willingboro, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Willingboro, New Jersey. In this role, you will handle payroll processing for a high volume of employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations and company policies. This position also involves assisting with administrative tasks, reconciling benefit deductions, and maintaining employee records. Responsibilities: • Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval. • Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings. • Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate. • Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements. • Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed. • Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation. • Review and process benefit invoices for payment. • Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries. • Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Bensalem, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Our client in Bensalem, PA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing team. This role will be responsible for the full-cycle processing of payroll for approximately 80 employees, with a strong focus on union payroll, compliance reporting, and contractor workforce management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the payroll function and wants to grow with an organization. Exposure to HR functions is highly preferred, as the company is expanding and additional HR responsibilities may be added over time. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for approximately 80 employees using ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Manage union payroll requirements, including dues, rates, and contract compliance</li><li>Prepare and submit weekly payroll and labor reports to five different agencies</li><li>Coordinate payroll information with site contractors and project teams</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union regulations</li><li>Audit payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, and benefit contributions</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with onboarding paperwork and employee record maintenance</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and related reporting</li><li>Collaborate with leadership on payroll reporting, workforce tracking, and compliance needs</li><li>Assist with HR-related functions as needed, including onboarding, employee relations support, benefits administration, and personnel documentation</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Fairfield, NJ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a fast-paced organization. This is an onsite contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately and respond effectively to employee and manager questions. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll processing, timekeeping review, reporting, and compliance support while maintaining a high standard of confidentiality and precision. Responsibilities: • Manage biweekly and semi-monthly payroll activities from initial review through final processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Investigate timekeeping discrepancies and coordinate with employees and supervisors to secure complete and approved records before payroll deadlines. • Review employee payroll and timekeeping profiles for new team members to confirm proper system setup and accurate pay-related information. • Provide day-to-day support to staff and managers on payroll procedures, tax-related questions, and use of payroll and timekeeping systems. • Conduct payroll validation checks and audits before and after processing to identify issues, correct errors, and reduce processing risk. • Prepare and distribute payroll, benefits, and reconciliation reports as needed to support operational and management requirements. • Process supplemental earnings such as commissions and bonuses, along with wage garnishments and federal tax levies, in a timely and compliant manner. • Support year-end payroll activities, including assistance with tax form preparation, audit documentation, and resolution of payroll-related inquiries from management.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a large food service organization in New York. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll administration across multiple pay groups and jurisdictions, using Workday Payroll and Microsoft Excel to ensure timely and compliant processing. Responsibilities: • Manage complete payroll processing for large employee populations, including both hourly and salaried staff across weekly and bi-weekly pay cycles. • Review employee time records and approved timesheets to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance before each payroll run. • Process multi-state payroll transactions while applying applicable wage, tax, and deduction requirements across jurisdictions. • Use Workday Payroll to execute payroll activities, maintain records, and resolve processing issues efficiently. • Analyze payroll data in Microsoft Excel to reconcile discrepancies, validate calculations, and support reporting needs. • Investigate and correct payroll variances, including missing hours, pay adjustments, and deduction concerns, in a timely manner. • Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll-related questions and ensure deadlines are met in a high-volume private company setting. • Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support audit readiness through organized recordkeeping and process adherence.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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