Healthcare Payroll Specialist — Precision & Compliance

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

Job summary

Alliance Health System seeks a Payroll Manager to oversee accurate, timely payroll for all staff in Matawan, NJ. This role partners with HR and Finance to verify hires, changes, and deductions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll, familiarity with ADP/Paychex/UKG, and experience in accounting beyond payroll. Join a mission-driven organization focused on excellence in healthcare administration.

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 environment.
• 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 skills

Discretion & integrity

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ADP

Paychex

UKG

MS Excel

Job description

Alliance Health System seeks a Payroll Manager to oversee accurate, timely payroll for all staff in Matawan, NJ. This role partners with HR and Finance to verify hires, changes, and deductions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll, familiarity with ADP/Paychex/UKG, and experience in accounting beyond payroll. Join a mission-driven organization focused on excellence in healthcare administration.