Advisor|Payroll Supervisor

Verisk; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Payroll professional to join their Corporate Payroll team in Jersey City, NJ, offering a flexible hybrid work model. The role involves ensuring payroll accuracy, managing payroll processing, and supporting audits. Candidates should have substantial payroll experience and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state environment.
• Experience with cloud-based HCM systems, preferably Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Review & reconcile semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles.
• Calculate and approve payroll liabilities including taxes and compensations.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Payroll Functions

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Verisk is hiring an experienced Payroll professional to join our Corporate Payroll team at our Jersey City, NJ headquarters, with a flexible hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

1. Review & reconcile semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
2. Reconcile payroll commissions, bonuses, severance, vacation payments, and all payroll cycle changes for accuracy.
3. Process employee payments via paychecks or electronic transfers.
4. Generate 'off cycle' payments for terminations in accordance with State regulations.
5. Calculate and approve payroll liabilities, including federal and state income taxes, social security, unemployment, and workers' compensation payments.
6. Prepare final payroll summary reports for electronic distribution.
7. Support internal and external audits.
8. Maintain payroll policies by updating guidelines and responding to inquiries.
9. Complete responsibilities outlined in the annual Performance Plan.
10. Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.
11. Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll functions, processing, and FLSA regulations.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and collaboration across finance and other departments.
• Ability to manage and mentor team members.
• Experience with cloud-based HCM systems, preferably Oracle.
• Proficiency in garnishments, supplemental wages, payroll tax laws, benefit calculations, and record retention.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, ambiguous environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• High level of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

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