Healthcare Payroll Manager - CP Preferred

Alliance Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Health System in Matawan, NJ seeks a Payroll Manager to oversee bi-weekly and monthly payroll, ensure accuracy, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role reports to the CFO and partners with HR and Finance to verify new hires, pay changes, deductions, and leave balances.

The ideal candidate has certified payroll knowledge preferred, with 2+ years in healthcare payroll, experience with ADP/Paychex/UKG, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, ideally in healthcare or fast-paced environments.
• Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, UKG) and MS Office (Excel).
• Experience in accounting in addition to payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and/or monthly payroll accurately and on time for all employees, including regular pay, overtime, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to verify new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefit deductions, and leave balances.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, discrepancies, and general questions in a professional and timely manner.
• Reconcile payroll data and reports; prepare and submit payroll taxes, wage reports, and related filings.
• Assist with year-end processes including W-2 and 1099 preparation.
• Support audits and provide documentation as requested.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADP

Paychex

UKG

Excel

Job description

Alliance Health System in Matawan, NJ seeks a Payroll Manager to oversee bi-weekly and monthly payroll, ensure accuracy, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role reports to the CFO and partners with HR and Finance to verify new hires, pay changes, deductions, and leave balances.

The ideal candidate has certified payroll knowledge preferred, with 2+ years in healthcare payroll, experience with ADP/Paychex/UKG, and strong Excel skills.